Lough LeneLough Lene at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Lough Lene
Best visited between late spring and early autumn for access and milder weather.
Late spring/early summer
May-June · 10-20°C (50-68°F)
Pleasant weather for boating and lakeside walks.
Autumn
September-October · 8-16°C (46-61°F)
Quieter and good for birdwatching and photography.
Weather & Climate near Lough Lene
Climate
Lough Lene's climate is classified as Oceanic - Oceanic climate with cool summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 19°C. Abundant rainfall (1159 mm/year), wettest in December.
Air Quality:
AQI 29
Good
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
27°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 2° - 7° | 1° | 123 mm | overcast | 95% | 4.2 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.9h |
| February | Poor | 2° - 8° | 2° | 94 mm | overcast | 94% | 4.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.6h |
| March | Acceptable | 3° - 10° | 3° | 99 mm | overcast | 91% | 4.2 m/s | 0.4 low | 11.7h |
| April | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 6° | 70 mm | overcast | 87% | 3.6 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 13.8h |
| May | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 11° | 67 mm | overcast | 84% | 3.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 15.7h |
| June | Good | 9° - 17° | 13° | 72 mm | overcast | 83% | 3.1 m/s | 1.5 high | 16.7h |
| July | Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 70 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.0 m/s | 1.3 high | 16.2h |
| August | Acceptable | 11° - 19° | 15° | 95 mm | overcast | 86% | 2.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 14.6h |
| September | Good | 9° - 16° | 13° | 94 mm | overcast | 88% | 3.2 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 12.5h |
| October | Acceptable | 6° - 13° | 8° | 122 mm | overcast | 92% | 3.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 10.4h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 10° | 4° | 124 mm | overcast | 95% | 3.6 m/s | 0.1 low | 8.4h |
| December | Poor | 3° - 8° | 2° | 129 mm | overcast | 96% | 3.9 m/s | 0.0 low | 7.3h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Lough Lene
Lough Lene is close to Collinstown and is accessible from the N4 via county roads in County Westmeath. Local signage points to parking and boat launch areas; small local guides offer trips to Castle Island.
Tips for Visiting Lough Lene
- Explore the castle ruins on Castle Island - hire a boat or join a local guided trip to reach it.
- The lake's limestone waters can be clear - an early morning paddle rewards with reflections and silence.
- Look for the medieval archaeology along the shoreline; small finds have been recovered in the area.