Sligo Weather Forecast
Sligo weather: 53°F, partly cloudy. 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 53°F (12°C) in Sligo with partly cloudy. It feels like 48°F. Today runs from 53°F to 63°F. Chance of precipitation is 99%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.4/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Sligo is May and July. The climate is temperate. January, February and December tend to be the least comfortable months. August 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 October. The forecast high of 63°F is 7.2°F above the 55°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 12 PM to 3 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Sligo today at 9.1/10. Gusts to 38 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.
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Weather in Sligo right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 2:35 AM, Oct 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Sep 30 | 🌦️ Light rain | 63° / 53° | 99% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 50° | 82% · 0,0 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Oct 2 | 🌧️ Rain | 61° / 52° | 98% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 47° | 20% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Sun, Oct 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 61° / 51° | 24% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 3 |
| Mon, Oct 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 57° | 24% · 0,1 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Oct 6 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 60° / 50° | 46% · 0,4 in | 21 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 7 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 48° | 54% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Oct 8 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 47° | 44% · 0,1 in | 19 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 9 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 53° / 47° | 55% · 0,6 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 10 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 46° | 44% · 0,4 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Sun, Oct 11 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 53° / 46° | 48% · 0,2 in | 19 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 12 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 51° / 42° | 50% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 13 | 🌦️ Light showers | 53° / 47° | 39% · 1,3 in | 16 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 🌦️ Light showers | 50° / 46° | — · 0,9 in | 24 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 15 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
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° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| September | 60° | 50° | 4,5 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 and July. 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 53°F (12°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 76% and wind is 9 mph.
When is the best time to visit Sligo?
May and July 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 2:35 AM.
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 October 1, 2026 at 2:35 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
