Waterford Weather Forecast
Waterford weather: 55°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Summary
Waterford is a city in County Waterford. Waterford is known for Viking triangle and crystal. It has a population of about 54.000.
Right now it is 55°F (13°C) in Waterford with overcast. It feels like 50°F. Today runs from 43°F to 55°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.7/10 - fair - plan around the weather.
The best time to visit Waterford is June, 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 69°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 37°F.
The closest major airport is Dublin Airport (DUB), about 88 mi away. Nearby highlights include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
In plain terms. Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 55°F is in line with the 57°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 Waterford today at 9.4/10. Gusts to 33 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 Waterford right now
Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 4:54 PM, Oct 22 local time.
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Next 24 hours
Hour-by-hour temperature, precipitation chance and wind.
16-day forecast for Waterford
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, Oct 22 | 🌧️ Rain | 55° / 43° | 100% · 1,0 in | 16 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Heavy rain | 52° / 44° | 100% · 0,8 in | 25 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 59° / 47° | 100% · 0,9 in | 24 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | ☁️ Overcast | 53° / 48° | 10% | 23 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌧️ Rain | 60° / 48° | 75% · 0,7 in | 29 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 48° | 44% · 0,0 in | 22 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | ☁️ Overcast | 57° / 48° | 5% | 14 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 56° / 51° | 28% · 0,1 in | 21 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌧️ Showers | 59° / 51° | 41% · 1,1 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Showers | 58° / 49° | 33% · 2,2 in | 17 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 57° / 49° | 29% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 55° / 49° | 14% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | ☁️ Overcast | 58° / 47° | 16% | 10 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | ⛅ Partly cloudy | 55° / 45° | 18% | 13 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 44° | 18% | 12 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
Climate in Waterford 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 | 46° | 37° | 5,9 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| February | 50° | 41° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| March | 52° | 41° | 4,0 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| April | 55° | 44° | 3,9 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| May | 61° | 48° | 3,4 in | ★★★★☆ |
| June | 64° | 52° | 3,7 in | ★★★★☆ |
| July | 69° | 55° | 2,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 67° | 55° | 3,0 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 62° | 51° | 3,5 in | ★★★★☆ |
| October | 57° | 48° | 6,2 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| November | 52° | 43° | 4,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| December | 50° | 42° | 4,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
Climate type: Temperate. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
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Air quality and pollen in Waterford
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 Waterford
Go in June, 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 Waterford?
Waterford is a city in County Waterford. Its coordinates are 52.2593, -7.1101. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in Waterford right now?
It is currently 55°F (13°C) with overcast. Humidity is 65% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit Waterford?
June, July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in Waterford, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is Waterford in?
Waterford observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 4:54 PM.
How many people live in Waterford?
Waterford has a population of approximately 54.000.
What is the nearest airport to 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 Waterford?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites and Stonehenge.
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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 22, 2026 at 4:54 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
