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Drogheda Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Fog Lies Upon the Plain

Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

Warmest Monday at 11° · coldest night Saturday at -2°

The short of it: Drogheda weather on Sunday, 8 November 2026: local time, 5 °C (40 °F) with fog, feeling like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high 8 °C (47 °F), low 3 °C (38 °F). Chance of rain 30% in the next 24 hours, about 0.2 mm (0.01 in). Notices: fog advisory. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 23:30 local time.

DROGHEDA, Sunday. — Folk about town may expect fog today, the mercury reaching near 8° and falling to 3° after dark. A raw day by local measure — 2° below the November average of 10°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 3 km/h, and the glass is falling — a change is coming.

Looking over the next 7 days, our correspondent reckons Monday the pick at about 11°, while Saturday night will be the coldest at -2°. Rain or snow is due on 1 of them, some 3.2 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 Drogheda brings highs near 10°, lows of 4° and about 113 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 20°, February the coldest at 2°, and November the wettest with 113 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 9 h 1 min today, and the days are shortening by about 4 minutes each. The station stands 40 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowFog5°3°1 km/h–
12 AMFog4°3°2 km/h–
1 AMFog4°2°3 km/h–
2 AMFog4°2°3 km/h–
3 AMFog5°3°4 km/h–
4 AMOvercast6°4°3 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy7°5°4 km/h–
6 AMPartly cloudy8°5°5 km/h0.1 mm
7 AMPartly cloudy8°6°6 km/h0.1 mm
8 AMPartly cloudy8°6°7 km/h–
9 AMPartly cloudy9°6°7 km/h–
10 AMPartly cloudy10°7°10 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy11°7°12 km/h–
12 PMOvercast11°7°15 km/h–
1 PMOvercast10°6°16 km/h–
2 PMOvercast10°6°16 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy10°6°15 km/h–
4 PMPartly cloudy9°5°14 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy9°5°14 km/h–
6 PMOvercast9°5°15 km/h–
7 PMOvercast9°4°16 km/h–
8 PMPartly cloudy8°4°16 km/h–
9 PMOvercast9°4°16 km/h–
10 PMOvercast9°4°16 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 8): fog, high 8°, low 3°, dry, gusts to 9 km/h. Sun up 7:38 AM, down 4:39 PM. Sight is poor. Travellers urged to go slow and light their lanterns.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today3°8°dry9 km/h9 h 1 min
Monday4°11°0.2 mm27 km/h8 h 57 min
Tuesday8°10°3.0 mm29 km/h8 h 53 min
Wednesday5°10°dry29 km/h8 h 49 min
Thursday3°7°dry23 km/h8 h 46 min
Friday0°7°dry11 km/h8 h 42 min
Saturday-2°6°dry7 km/h8 h 38 min

Warmest: Monday at 11°. Wettest: Tuesday, 3.0 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 29 km/h.

The Almanac · Drogheda Month by Month

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

November in Drogheda, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
4° colder, 18 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 28 min
Average wind
17 km/h
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
November
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Much like October: highs about 10°, nights near 4°. A wool coat will serve you well. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 113 mm.

Drogheda in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Drogheda by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°2°85 mm19 km/h7 h 58 min✦
February9°2°69 mm18 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦
March11°3°65 mm18 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦✦
April13°5°63 mm16 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
May16°7°64 mm15 km/h15 h 54 min✦✦✦
June18°10°76 mm14 km/h17 h 3 min✦✦✦
July20°12°75 mm13 km/h16 h 34 min✦✦✦
August20°11°91 mm14 km/h14 h 48 min✦✦✦
September17°10°80 mm14 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October14°7°95 mm16 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
November10°4°113 mm17 km/h8 h 28 min✦✦
December8°3°91 mm18 km/h7 h 27 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Drogheda

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Drogheda today?

Right now it is 5 °C (40 °F) with fog; it feels like 3 °C (37 °F). Today’s high is 8 °C (47 °F) and tonight’s low 3 °C (38 °F). The chance of rain in the next 24 hours is about 30%, with 0.2 mm (0.01 in) expected.

Will it rain in Drogheda this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 1 of the next 7 days, about 3.2 mm (0.13 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Drogheda?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: fog advisory.

What is the warmest month in Drogheda?

July, with an average high of 20 °C (68 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 2 °C (36 °F). The wettest month is November, with 113 mm (4.4 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Drogheda?

July and August. July brings highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and about 75 mm (3.0 in) of rain; August highs near 20 °C (67 °F) and 91 mm (3.6 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Drogheda?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 2 °C (36 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
LaytownLeinster8 km ESE10°4°105 mm
BalbrigganLeinster16 km SE10°4°105 mm
SkerriesLeinster22 km SE10°4°105 mm
NavanLeinster23 km WSW10°4°114 mm
AshbourneLeinster23 km S10°4°98 mm
RatoathLeinster25 km SSW10°4°103 mm
An RosLeinster27 km SE10°4°103 mm
SwordsLeinster30 km SSE11°5°89 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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