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Roscrea Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

A Clear Night Under the Stars

Not a cloud between here and the mountains — settlers advised to wear a hat.

Warmest Tuesday at 11° · coldest night Friday at -1°

The short of it: Roscrea weather on Thursday, 12 November 2026: local time, 3 °C (38 °F) with clear skies, feeling like 0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high 7 °C (44 °F), low 1 °C (33 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: frost warning. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 00:00 local time.

ROSCREA, Thursday. — Folk about town may expect an overcast sky today, the mercury reaching near 7° and falling to 1° after dark. That is 4° colder than Roscrea usually sees in November, when highs average 10°. Barely a breath of wind stirs from the N, gusting to 13 km/h, and the glass holds steady.

Of the 7 days ahead, Tuesday looks the finest at near 11°, while Friday night will be the coldest at -1°. Rain or snow is due on 5 of them, some 41 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 Roscrea brings highs near 10°, lows of 4° and about 120 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 19°, February the coldest at 2°, and November the wettest with 120 mm. The best months to ride in are July and August.

The sun is up 8 h 51 min today, and the days are shortening by about 3 minutes each. The station stands 157 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowClear sky3°0°5 km/h–
1 AMClear sky2°-1°5 km/h–
2 AMMostly clear2°-1°5 km/h–
3 AMMostly clear2°-1°5 km/h–
4 AMMostly clear3°-1°7 km/h–
5 AMPartly cloudy4°0°8 km/h–
6 AMOvercast3°-1°8 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy3°-1°10 km/h–
8 AMClear sky2°-2°10 km/h–
9 AMClear sky2°-2°10 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear3°-1°9 km/h–
11 AMClear sky4°0°9 km/h–
12 PMMostly clear5°1°10 km/h–
1 PMMostly clear6°2°11 km/h–
2 PMMostly clear7°2°12 km/h–
3 PMMostly clear7°2°12 km/h–
4 PMMostly clear6°2°10 km/h–
5 PMPartly cloudy5°1°7 km/h–
6 PMClear sky4°1°6 km/h–
7 PMClear sky3°0°5 km/h–
8 PMClear sky2°-1°4 km/h–
9 PMClear sky1°-2°3 km/h–
10 PMClear sky1°-2°2 km/h–
11 PMClear sky1°-2°2 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 12): overcast, high 7°, low 1°, dry, gusts to 22 km/h. Sun up 7:49 AM, down 4:40 PM. Cloud lies thick and low. The light is dim and the air is still.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today1°7°dry22 km/h8 h 51 min
Friday-1°6°dry10 km/h8 h 47 min
Saturday1°9°2.4 mm32 km/h8 h 45 min
Sunday6°9°3.1 mm35 km/h8 h 41 min
Monday1°8°7.8 mm38 km/h8 h 38 min
Tuesday8°11°16 mm45 km/h8 h 35 min
Wednesday7°9°11 mm24 km/h8 h 32 min

Warmest: Tuesday at 11°. Wettest: Tuesday, 16 mm. Strongest gusts: Tuesday, 45 km/h.

The Almanac · Roscrea Month by Month

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

November in Roscrea, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus October
3° colder, 8.0 mm more rain
Versus December
2° warmer
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
8 h 34 min
Average wind
14 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 120 mm.

Roscrea in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Roscrea by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January8°2°98 mm15 km/h8 h 6 min✦
February8°2°85 mm15 km/h9 h 46 min✦
March10°3°77 mm15 km/h11 h 41 min✦✦
April13°4°71 mm14 km/h13 h 53 min✦✦
May15°7°66 mm13 km/h15 h 47 min✦✦✦
June18°9°78 mm12 km/h16 h 53 min✦✦✦
July19°11°80 mm12 km/h16 h 26 min✦✦✦
August19°11°99 mm12 km/h14 h 44 min✦✦✦
September17°9°83 mm12 km/h12 h 35 min✦✦✦
October13°6°112 mm13 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦
November10°4°120 mm14 km/h8 h 34 min✦✦
December8°2°112 mm15 km/h7 h 36 min✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Roscrea

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Roscrea today?

Right now it is 3 °C (38 °F) with clear skies; it feels like 0 °C (32 °F). Today’s high is 7 °C (44 °F) and tonight’s low 1 °C (33 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Roscrea this week?

Yes — rain or snow is forecast on 5 of the next 7 days, about 41 mm (1.6 in) in total. The wettest day looks to be Tuesday.

Are there any weather warnings for Roscrea?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: frost warning.

What is the warmest month in Roscrea?

July, with an average high of 19 °C (67 °F). The coldest is February, when nights average 2 °C (36 °F). The wettest month is November, with 120 mm (4.7 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Roscrea?

July and August. July brings highs near 19 °C (67 °F) and about 80 mm (3.1 in) of rain; August highs near 19 °C (66 °F) and 99 mm (3.9 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Roscrea?

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
BirrLeinster17 km NNW11°4°94 mm
Nenagh BridgeMunster28 km WSW11°4°124 mm
NenaghMunster28 km WSW11°4°125 mm
ThurlesMunster30 km S10°4°137 mm
PortlaoiseLeinster35 km ENE10°4°127 mm
MountmellickLeinster37 km ENE10°4°116 mm
TullamoreLeinster42 km NNE10°4°121 mm
ClaraLeinster45 km NNE10°4°128 mm

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