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Carlow Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Grey Sky Settles Over the Town

Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

Warmest Wednesday at 12° · coldest night Monday at -2°

The short of it: Carlow weather on Saturday, 14 November 2026: local time, 8 °C (47 °F) with an overcast sky, feeling like 4 °C (40 °F). Today’s high 10 °C (50 °F), low 3 °C (37 °F). Chance of rain 75% in the next 24 hours, about 7.0 mm (0.28 in). Warnings in force: sharp cold snap, glass falling fast. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 19:00 local time.

CARLOW, Saturday. — Folk about town may expect light rain today, the mercury reaching near 10° and falling to 3° after dark. That is about what a November day usually brings here, where the long-run average high is 11°. A brisk wind blows from the SSE, gusting to 22 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Of the 7 days ahead, Wednesday looks the finest at near 12°, while Monday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 4 of them, some 23 mm in all. Those keeping stock should see to the water troughs, for ice is likely.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Carlow brings highs near 11°, lows of 5° and about 104 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 20°, February the coldest at 3°, and November the wettest with 104 mm. The best months to ride in are July and June.

The sun is up 8 h 46 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 90 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain · Snow
NowOvercast8°4°13 km/h–
8 PMOvercast8°5°13 km/h–
9 PMOvercast9°5°12 km/h–
10 PMOvercast9°5°12 km/h–
11 PMLight rain9°5°11 km/h0.2 mm
12 AMLight rain9°6°10 km/h0.4 mm
1 AMLight rain8°6°9 km/h0.4 mm
2 AMLight rain8°6°9 km/h0.7 mm
3 AMLight rain9°6°8 km/h1.3 mm
4 AMLight showers9°7°7 km/h1.2 mm
5 AMLight rain9°7°7 km/h0.3 mm
6 AMLight rain9°7°6 km/h1.1 mm
7 AMLight showers9°7°4 km/h0.2 mm
8 AMOvercast9°8°3 km/h–
9 AMFog9°7°3 km/h0.2 mm
10 AMOvercast9°8°4 km/h–
11 AMDrizzle9°7°9 km/h0.4 mm
12 PMDense drizzle9°6°13 km/h0.6 mm
1 PMOvercast9°5°17 km/h–
2 PMOvercast8°3°17 km/h–
3 PMOvercast8°3°16 km/h–
4 PMOvercast7°2°16 km/h–
5 PMOvercast6°1°15 km/h–
6 PMOvercast6°1°14 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 14): light rain, high 10°, low 3°, 0.8 mm of rain, gusts to 28 km/h. Sun up 7:48 AM, down 4:34 PM. A gentle rain falls over the district. Keep under a roof if you can.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRain · SnowGustsDaylight
Today3°10°0.8 mm28 km/h8 h 46 min
Sunday1°9°6.8 mm32 km/h8 h 42 min
Monday-2°8°9.4 mm54 km/h8 h 39 min
Tuesday5°11°0.4 mm45 km/h8 h 36 min
Wednesday4°12°1.5 mm21 km/h8 h 33 min
Thursday6°11°3.5 mm16 km/h8 h 30 min
Friday4°9°0.1 mm15 km/h8 h 27 min

Warmest: Wednesday at 12°. Wettest: Monday, 9.4 mm of rain. Strongest gusts: Monday, 54 km/h.

The Almanac · Carlow Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Carlow, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 10 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 35 min
Average wind
12 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 11°, nights near 5°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 104 mm.

Carlow in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Carlow by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°3°82 mm13 km/h8 h 7 min✦
February9°3°70 mm14 km/h9 h 47 min✦✦
March11°4°60 mm13 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April13°5°63 mm12 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦✦
May16°8°55 mm12 km/h15 h 46 min✦✦✦✦
June18°10°64 mm11 km/h16 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
July20°12°69 mm10 km/h16 h 25 min✦✦✦✦
August20°12°82 mm10 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦✦
September18°10°81 mm11 km/h12 h 34 min✦✦✦
October14°8°94 mm12 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦
November11°5°104 mm12 km/h8 h 35 min✦✦
December9°4°97 mm13 km/h7 h 37 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Carlow

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Carlow today?

Right now it is 8 °C (47 °F) with an overcast sky; it feels like 4 °C (40 °F). Today’s high is 10 °C (50 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (37 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 75%, with 7.1 mm (0.28 in) expected.

Will it rain in Carlow this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 4 of the next 7 days, about 23 mm (0.90 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Monday.

Are there any weather warnings for Carlow?

Yes: sharp cold snap; glass falling fast. See Warnings & Notices for the details.

What is the warmest month in Carlow?

July, with an average high of 20 °C (67 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 3 °C (37 °F). The wettest month is November, with 104 mm (4.1 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Carlow?

July and June. July brings highs near 20 °C (67 °F) and about 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain; June highs near 18 °C (65 °F) and 64 mm (2.5 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Carlow?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 3 °C (37 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
AthyLeinster17 km NNW11°5°97 mm
KilkennyLeinster30 km SW11°4°103 mm
PortlaoiseLeinster33 km NW10°4°127 mm
KildareLeinster35 km N10°4°95 mm
Droichead NuaLeinster39 km NNE11°4°94 mm
NaasLeinster45 km NNE10°4°94 mm
EnniscorthyLeinster45 km SSE11°6°126 mm
GoreyLeinster46 km ESE11°5°126 mm

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