County Wicklow Weather Forecast
County Wicklow weather: 40°F, partly cloudy. Hourly forecast, 14-day outlook, UV, air quality and the best time to visit.
Will it rain in County Wicklow?
Yes - rain is likely in County Wicklow today.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Over the next 7 days, about 4,3 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Fri, Sat, Mon, Tue and Thu.
The next 7 days carry about 2.9 times a normal week's rain for October (4,3 in against 1,5 in).
16-day forecast for County Wicklow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Oct 23 | 🌧️ Rain | 44° / 36° | 100% · 1,6 in | 23 mph | 1 |
| Sat, Oct 24 | 🌧️ Rain | 53° / 38° | 100% · 1,7 in | 23 mph | 0 |
| Sun, Oct 25 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 44° / 38° | 8% · 0,1 in | 23 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Oct 26 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 35° | 93% · 0,8 in | 26 mph | 0 |
| Tue, Oct 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 51° / 40° | 67% · 0,1 in | 26 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Oct 28 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 52° / 40° | 27% · 0,1 in | 18 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Oct 29 | ☁️ Overcast | 50° / 44° | 44% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Fri, Oct 30 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 50° / 45° | 47% · 0,2 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 50° / 39° | 27% · 0,5 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 🌥️ Fog | 45° / 36° | 21% | 10 mph | 1 |
| Mon, Nov 2 | ☁️ Overcast | 49° / 37° | 21% | 5 mph | 1 |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 🌥️ Fog | 46° / 39° | 24% | 8 mph | 0 |
| Wed, Nov 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 40° | 25% · 0,0 in | 14 mph | 1 |
| Thu, Nov 5 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 46° / 42° | 24% · 0,1 in | 13 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Nov 6 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 47° / 44° | 28% · 0,0 in | 5 mph | 0 |
| Sat, Nov 7 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 2 |
What this means for County Wicklow
Today is slightly cooler than average for October. The forecast high of 44°F is 6.5°F below the 50°F typical for this month.
A 100% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives. Around 1,6 in is forecast, which is enough to soak trails and slow traffic.
Visibility is down to 0,1 mi - use low beams and leave extra following distance. Gusts to 49 mph will push high-sided vehicles on exposed roads and bridges. 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 warm mid-layer and gloves for early mornings and evenings
- A packable rain shell - 5 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
- Avoid exposed ridgelines, small boats and rooftop viewpoints while gusts stay above 49 mph.
- 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 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 40°F (4°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 76% and wind is 22 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 11:04 PM.
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 October 23, 2026 at 11:04 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
