County Wicklow Weather Forecast
County Wicklow weather: 54°F, overcast. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
County Wicklow weather in July
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Climate in County Wicklow 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 | 38° | 31° | 6,7 in | ★☆☆☆☆ |
| February | 42° | 34° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| March | 45° | 35° | 4,7 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| April | 49° | 37° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| May | 55° | 43° | 3,6 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| June | 58° | 46° | 5,7 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| July | 61° | 49° | 3,2 in | ★★★★☆ |
| August | 60° | 49° | 3,1 in | ★★★★☆ |
| September | 56° | 46° | 6,5 in | ★★★☆☆ |
| October | 50° | 42° | 6,3 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| November | 44° | 37° | 5,6 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
| December | 42° | 35° | 6,8 in | ★★☆☆☆ |
Climate type: Subarctic. Source: Open-Meteo archive (ERA5).
Best time to visit County Wicklow
Go in 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.
What to pack, what to skip
- 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.
How County Wicklow compares with nearby places
Annual averages, and the difference against County Wicklow.
| Place | Distance | Avg temp | vs here | Annual rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Temple Bar | 25 mi | 53°F | +40°F warmer | 42 in |
| County Kildare | 25 mi | 51°F | +38°F warmer | 40 in |
| Dublin | 26 mi | 53°F | +39°F warmer | 42 in |
| County Dublin | 26 mi | 53°F | +39°F warmer | 42 in |
| County Carlow | 26 mi | 51°F | +38°F warmer | 39 in |
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Frequently asked questions
Where is County Wicklow?
County Wicklow is a county in Ireland. Its coordinates are 52.9862, -6.3675. It lies in Europe.
What is the weather like in County Wicklow right now?
It is currently 54°F (12°C) with overcast. Humidity is 89% and wind is 7 mph.
When is the best time to visit County Wicklow?
July and August offer the most comfortable conditions in County Wicklow, which has a subarctic climate. January, February and December are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.
What time zone is County Wicklow in?
County Wicklow observes Europe/Dublin (UTC+01:00). The local time is 9:07 AM.
How many people live in County Wicklow?
County Wicklow has a population of approximately 155.000.
What is the nearest airport to County Wicklow?
The closest airports are Dublin Airport (DUB), 30 mi away, London Heathrow Airport (LHR), 271 mi away and London Gatwick Airport (LGW), 291 mi away.
What are the top things to do in County Wicklow?
Popular options include Snowdonia National Park, Lake District National Park, Stonehenge, Avebury and Associated Sites, Stonehenge, Edinburgh Castle and Old and New Towns of Edinburgh.
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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 25, 2026 at 9:07 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
