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County Westmeath Weather Forecast

County Westmeath weather: 48°F, mainly clear. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.

🌤️ 48°F now🕔 10:56 AM local📅 Best: July and August👥 96.000

Will it rain in County Westmeath?

No - rain is unlikely in County Westmeath today.

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Over the next 7 days, about 0,8 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Thu and Fri.

Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for October (0,8 in against a typical 0,9 in).

16-day forecast for County Westmeath

Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.

DayConditionsHigh / LowPrecipWindUV
Sat, Oct 3☁️ Overcast59° / 42°0%7 mph2
Sun, Oct 4🌦️ Light drizzle63° / 47°12% · 0,0 in14 mph1
Mon, Oct 5🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 56°33% · 0,0 in14 mph3
Tue, Oct 6🌦️ Light drizzle56° / 48°57% · 0,1 in9 mph3
Wed, Oct 7☁️ Overcast54° / 46°35%11 mph3
Thu, Oct 8🌧️ Heavy drizzle60° / 48°47% · 0,3 in19 mph0
Fri, Oct 9🌦️ Light rain60° / 51°66% · 0,4 in20 mph3
Sat, Oct 10☁️ Overcast55° / 44°27%12 mph2
Sun, Oct 11☁️ Overcast55° / 47°43%14 mph2
Mon, Oct 12🌦️ Light drizzle59° / 53°47% · 0,2 in20 mph2
Tue, Oct 13🌦️ Light drizzle58° / 46°37% · 0,0 in10 mph1
Wed, Oct 14🌦️ Drizzle61° / 48°41% · 0,2 in21 mph2
Thu, Oct 15🌦️ Drizzle60° / 55°33% · 0,1 in17 mph2
Fri, Oct 16🌦️ Light drizzle61° / 55°27% · 0,0 in12 mph1
Sat, Oct 17🌥️ Fog62° / 52°—12 mph3
Sun, Oct 18☀️ Clear sky-- / --—--1

What this means for County Westmeath

Compared with normal

Today is about average for October. The forecast high of 59°F is in line with the 56°F typical for this month.

Rain chance explained

Rain is very unlikely today - plans do not need a backup.

Travel and driving

No weather-related travel disruption is expected today. Roads and airports should run normally.

Worth knowing

Northern Hemisphere, so peak summer falls in June to August.

Worth knowing

The gap between the warmest and coldest month averages 53°F.

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • A packable rain shell - 3 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
Worth avoiding
  • 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 Westmeath?

County Westmeath is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 53.5345, -7.4653. It lies in Europe.

What is the weather like in County Westmeath right now?

It is currently 48°F (9°C) with mainly clear. Humidity is 90% and wind is 6 mph.

When is the best time to visit County Westmeath?

July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Westmeath, which has a temperate climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is County Westmeath in?

County Westmeath observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 10:56 AM.

How many people live in County Westmeath?

County Westmeath has a population of approximately 96.000.

What is the nearest airport to County Westmeath?

The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 50 mi away.

What are the top things to do in County Westmeath?

Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (ie-counties) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Forecast and observationsOpen-Meteo (ECMWF and national models).
Air quality and pollenCopernicus CAMS via Open-Meteo. US AQI scale.
Climate averagesERA5 reanalysis via the Open-Meteo archive, aggregated over 3 years.
MethodScores, 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 3, 2026 at 10:56 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

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