County Waterford Weather Forecast
County Waterford weather: 62°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Waterford?
Yes - rain is likely in County Waterford today.
A 88% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,2 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Tue.
The next 7 days carry about 2.2 times a normal week's rain for August (1,2 in against 0,6 in).
16-day forecast for County Waterford
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 69° / 60° | 88% · 0,1 in | 11 mph | 3 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Light rain | 69° / 61° | 96% · 0,2 in | 9 mph | 3 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 69° / 59° | 67% · 0,0 in | 11 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 68° / 57° | 72% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Rain | 66° / 53° | 80% · 0,4 in | 19 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 55° | 27% | 14 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 62° / 56° | 49% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 5 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 63° / 49° | 44% | 11 mph | 5 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 64° / 60° | 31% · 0,3 in | 22 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 57° | 30% | 8 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 65° / 53° | 25% | 7 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 68° / 55° | 24% | 10 mph | 5 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | 67° / 59° | 26% | 11 mph | 3 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☀️ Clear sky | 70° / 60° | 29% | 12 mph | 1 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 3 |
| Thu, Sep 10 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 5 |
What this means for County Waterford
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 69°F is in line with the 67°F typical for this month.
A 88% 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 53°F.
What to pack, what to skip
- A packable rain shell - 6 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 County Waterford?
County Waterford is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.2593, -7.1101. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Waterford right now?
It is currently 62°F (17°C) with overcast. Humidity is 96% and wind is 4 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Waterford?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Waterford, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Waterford in?
County Waterford observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:42 AM.
How many people live in County Waterford?
County Waterford has a population of approximately 127.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Waterford?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 88 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 289 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 306 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Waterford?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
What places are in County Waterford?
County Waterford covers 1 places in this atlas, including Waterford.
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Data sources and methodology
| Place data | USPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - 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 26, 2026 at 10:42 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
