Sligo Weather Forecast
Sligo weather: 49°F, clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Sligo is a city in County Sligo. Sligo is known for Yeats country and surf beaches. It has a population of about 20.000.
Right now it is 49°F (10°C) in Sligo with clear. It feels like 47°F. Today runs from 49°F to 71°F. Chance of precipitation is 2%. Sightseeing conditions score 8.8/10 - excellent - go now.
The best time to visit Sligo is May, July and August. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. July is the warmest month with average highs near 64°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 36°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 108 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye and Edinburgh Castle.
In plain terms. Today is warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 71°F is 7.6°F above the 64°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 3 PM to 6 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. hiking is the strongest bet in Sligo today at 9.7/10. No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
Weather in Sligo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 7:28 PM, Aug 24 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Sligo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Aug 24 | ☁️ Overcast | 71° / 49° | 2% | 9 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 57° | 26% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 65° / 58° | 82% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 68° / 52° | 87% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 62° / 58° | 54% · 0,3 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 50° | 63% | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 47° | 84% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 60° / 54° | 80% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 54° | 63% · 0,3 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light showers | 58° / 53° | 69% · 0,4 in | 16 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 51° | 64% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 58° | 65% · 0,4 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Light showers | 62° / 55° | 65% · 0,5 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 50° | 73% · 0,0 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | — |
Climate in Sligo month by month
Average high, average low and total rainfall, based on three years of reanalysis data.
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 36° | 4,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 47° | 39° | 5,4 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 51° | 39° | 5,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 54° | 42° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 59° | 47° | 4,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 60° | 50° | 6,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 64° | 54° | 4,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 64° | 53° | 5,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 60° | 50° | 5,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 55° | 47° | 6,1 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 49° | 42° | 5,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 47° | 40° | 6,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Sligo
Pollen today
Pollen is modelled for Europe only; other regions show no values.
Air quality: Open-Meteo (CAMS). US AQI scale.
Sun, twilight and moon
Golden and blue hour are the standard photographic approximation around sunrise and sunset.
Best time to visit Sligo
Go in May, July and August. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.
Hardest months: January, February and December - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Sligo?
Sligo is a city in County Sligo. Its coordinates are 54.2766, -8.4761. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Sligo right now?
It is currently 49°F (10°C) with clear. Humidity is 87% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sligo?
May, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Sligo, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Sligo in?
Sligo observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 7:28 PM.
How many people live in Sligo?
Sligo has a population of approximately 20.000.
What is the nearest airport to Sligo?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 108 mi away.
What are the top things to do in Sligo?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Isle of Skye, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (cities-supported) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts. |
|---|---|
| Forecast and observations | Open-Meteo (ECMWF and national models). |
| Air quality and pollen | Copernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale. |
| Climate averages | ERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years. |
| Method | Scores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown. |
Last updated August 24, 2026 at 7:28 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
