Sligo Weather Forecast
Sligo weather: 69°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in Sligo?
Yes - rain is likely in Sligo today.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,4 in against a typical 1,2 in).
16-day forecast for Sligo
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 69° / 57° | 99% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 69° / 58° | 98% · 0,6 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 71° / 58° | 84% · 0,1 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 56° | 41% · 0,0 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 51° | 67% · 0,0 in | 7 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 63° / 50° | 78% · 0,4 in | 9 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 61° / 56° | 64% · 0,2 in | 21 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 61° / 53° | 71% · 0,5 in | 15 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 60° / 53° | 77% · 0,1 in | 12 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 51° | 59% · 0,1 in | 15 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 65° / 54° | 66% · 0,7 in | 17 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 58° / 51° | 55% · 0,2 in | 12 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 50° | 51% | 8 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 61° / 44° | 56% | 8 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 65° / 49° | 64% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 3 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
What this means for Sligo
Today is slightly warmer than average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is 5°F above the 64°F typical for this month.
A 99% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.
Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.
The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 51°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- Layers - the daily swing is 53°F, so mornings feel nothing like afternoons
- A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- If your dates are flexible, avoid January, February and December - historically the least comfortable months here.
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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 69°F (20°C) with overcast. Humidity is 54% and wind is 9 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 7:38 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 25, 2026 at 7:38 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
