Athlone weather
At 6:45 PM local time it was cloudy and 11°C (53°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: May–Sep. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Athlone, Leinster, Ireland.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 96%
- Rain
- 0.3 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season May–SepOff season Nov–Mar
About Athlone weather
Is it raining in Athlone right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 11° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Athlone this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 10–14° and lows of 3–9°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Athlone lately?
In the past 7 days, Athlone had 5 rainy days and 40.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Athlone?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a warm winter coat.
Athlone weather by month
When is the best time to visit Athlone?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Athlone is May–Sep, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Nov–Mar tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 7°C (45°F) in January to 19°C (66°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Athlone?
November is the wettest month, with about 120 mm (4.7 in) of rain on average. April is the driest, with about 72 mm (2.8 in).
What is the hottest month in Athlone?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 19°C (66°F) and lows of 11°C (52°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 7°C (45°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F).
Does Athlone have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is November at about 120 mm (4.7 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months