County Wicklow Weather Forecast
County Wicklow weather: 54°F, overcast. 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 77% chance means rain is expected over most of the area. Plan indoor alternatives.
Over the next 7 days, about 1,4 in of precipitation is forecast, with the wettest days falling on Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon.
Rainfall over the next 7 days is close to normal for August (1,4 in against a typical 0,7 in).
16-day forecast for County Wicklow
Daily highs and lows, precipitation and UV.
| Day | Conditions | High / Low | Precip | Wind | UV |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Aug 25 | 🌦️ Light rain | 59° / 50° | 77% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Wed, Aug 26 | 🌦️ Light showers | 60° / 55° | 89% · 0,4 in | 10 mph | 2 |
| Thu, Aug 27 | 🌦️ Drizzle | 62° / 55° | 96% · 0,1 in | 7 mph | 2 |
| Fri, Aug 28 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 64° / 50° | 84% · 0,1 in | 10 mph | 5 |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 🌦️ Light rain | 56° / 48° | 77% · 0,3 in | 11 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 🌧️ Heavy drizzle | 59° / 44° | 99% · 0,2 in | 11 mph | 2 |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 48° | 55% · 0,0 in | 18 mph | 4 |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 58° / 44° | 67% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 55° / 50° | 57% · 0,1 in | 14 mph | 4 |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 59° / 48° | 53% · 0,2 in | 15 mph | 4 |
| Fri, Sep 4 | 🌦️ Light drizzle | 63° / 59° | 57% · 0,2 in | 17 mph | 4 |
| Sat, Sep 5 | 🌧️ Showers | 59° / 46° | 37% · 1,9 in | 13 mph | 4 |
| Sun, Sep 6 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 43° | 37% | 13 mph | 4 |
| Mon, Sep 7 | ☁️ Overcast | 54° / 45° | 45% | 6 mph | 5 |
| Tue, Sep 8 | ☁️ Overcast | 56° / 44° | — | 13 mph | 2 |
| Wed, Sep 9 | ☀️ Clear sky | -- / -- | — | -- | 4 |
What this means for County Wicklow
Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 59°F is in line with the 60°F typical for this month.
A 77% 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 - 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.
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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 12:55 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 August 25, 2026 at 12:55 PM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.
