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Rosslare, Ireland

Leinster · Ireland

Rosslare is a small town in Leinster, Ireland with a population of 1,547. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 51°F (10°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,547 Population 6/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
51°F Avg Temperature 10°C
36.5 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Rosslare

Rosslare

Rosslare Strand, or simply Rosslare, is a village and seaside resort in County Wexford, Ireland. The name Rosslare Strand is used to distinguish it from the nearby community of Rosslare Harbour, site of the Rosslare Europort.

People

Population1,547
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp51°F (10°C)
Rain36.5 in/yr
Sunny Days270/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population1,547
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates52.2718°, -6.3899°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceLeinster
Average Temperature51°F (10°C)
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation36.5 inches (926 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rosslare

Rosslare is a small town in Ireland (Leinster) with a population of 1,547. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 51°F (10°C). Temperatures range from 43°F in January to 60°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 36.5 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Climate in Rosslare

Rosslare has an average annual temperature of 10.8°C (51°F). The hottest month is Aug (15.8°C), the coldest is Feb (6.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 923 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 7°C / 45°F 5° / 9° 90.6
Feb 6.9°C / 44°F 4.7° / 9.1° 64.5
Mar 7.7°C / 46°F 5.3° / 10.1° 62.1
Apr 9.1°C / 48°F 6.6° / 11.6° 68.3
May 11.3°C / 52°F 8.8° / 13.8° 58.9
Jun 13.7°C / 57°F 11.1° / 16.3° 55.2
Jul 15.4°C / 60°F 12.8° / 18.1° 58.8
Aug 15.8°C / 60°F 13.1° / 18.5° 69.7
Sep 14.3°C / 58°F 11.8° / 16.8° 82.6
Oct 11.6°C / 53°F 9.3° / 13.9° 113.1
Nov 9.1°C / 48°F 6.9° / 11.3° 105.5
Dec 7.6°C / 46°F 5.6° / 9.6° 93.6
Rosslare experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winters average 43°F in January while summers reach 60°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 270 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 36.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

43°F Jan (6°C) 60°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average50.7°F
6% below Ireland avg
January Average43°F (6°C)
July Average60°F (15°C)
Sunny Days270 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area257.8 sq mi (667.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates52.2718°N, 6.3899°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 36.5"
4% below Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jan) 4.13"
Driest Month (Jul) 2.05"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M3.8.

May 29, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M3.8 132 km
Jun 26, 2013 14 km WSW of Nefyn, United Kingdom M2.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 43°F (6°C) 4.1 in Wettest
February 43°F (6°C) 3.2 in Coldest
March 45°F (7°C) 2.8 in
April 47°F (9°C) 2.1 in
May 52°F (11°C) 2.3 in
June 56°F (14°C) 2.1 in
July 60°F (15°C) 2.1 in Driest
August 60°F (16°C) 3.0 in Warmest
September 57°F (14°C) 3.2 in
October 53°F (11°C) 3.9 in
November 47°F (9°C) 3.7 in
December 45°F (7°C) 4.1 in

Rosslare has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 43°F in February to 60°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 36.5 inches, with January being the wettest month (4.1") and July the driest (2.1").

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Schools in Rosslare

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Rosslare National School - - - -
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Radio Stations near Rosslare

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
South East Radio adult contemporary AAC+ 88 kbps
Liffey Sound 96.4 FM community, community radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Rosslare

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Enniscorthy Castle
Irish Agricultural Museum
National 1798 Centre
Rosslare Harbour Maritime Heritage Centre
St Awaries Cottage
Westgate Heritage Centre

Libraries in Rosslare

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Enniscorthy Library0.0
Wexford Library0.0

Farmers Markets in Rosslare

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
The Bullring Market
Unyoke Market
Wexford Indoor Market

Hotels in Rosslare

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coast Rosslare Strand
Kelly's Resort Hotel

Restaurants in Rosslare

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Beaches
The Sea Rooms
Wild & Native

Cafes in Rosslare

2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosslare Tea Room
The Trough

Train Stations in Rosslare

1 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosslare Strand

Gas Stations in Rosslare

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Campus Rosslare

Golf Courses in Rosslare

3 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Rosslare Golf Club
Rosslare Golf Course Driving Range
The Burrow

Breweries in Rosslare

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Clever Man
Yellowbelly Beer

Stadiums & Teams in Rosslare

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Rosslare

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Waterford AirportWATMedium Airport
Ballymoney Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyvalloo Airstrip-Small Airport
Gowran Airstrip-Small Airport
Hacketstown Aerodrome-Small Airport
ILAS Wexford Airfield-Small Airport
Killamaster Airstrip-Small Airport
Maganey Airstrip-Small Airport
Warrens Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Rosslare

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Rosslare Post Office

Treatment Centers in Rosslare

3 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Aiséirí Roxborough
Aiséirí Roxborough
RehabCare

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rosslare

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
St. Brigid's

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Website
rosslareholidayresort.ie/

🇮🇪 About Ireland

Capital Dublin
Population 4,853,506
Area 70,280 km²
GDP (USD) $567,372,737,459
GDP per capita $106,819
HDI 0.950
Life expectancy 82.9 years
Internet users 96.5%
Urban population 64.1%
Currency EUR (Euro)
Languages English, Irish
Calling code +353
TLD .ie
Driving side left

Public Holidays in Ireland

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Lá Caille
Feb 2 Saint Brigid's Day Lá Fhéile Bríde
Mar 17 Saint Patrick's Day Lá Fhéile Pádraig
Apr 3 Good Friday Aoine an Chéasta
Apr 6 Easter Monday Luan Cásca
May 4 May Day Lá Bealtaine
Jun 1 June Holiday Lá Saoire i mí an Mheithimh
Aug 3 August Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Lúnasa
Oct 26 October Holiday Lá Saoire i mí Dheireadh Fómhair
Dec 25 Christmas Day Lá Nollag
Dec 26 St. Stephen's Day Lá Fhéile Stiofáin

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Frequently Asked Questions About Rosslare

What is the population of Rosslare?

Rosslare has a population of 1,547 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 257.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rosslare?

Rosslare has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 51°F (10°C). Winter temperatures average 43°F in January, while summers reach an average of 60°F in July. The area receives 270 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 36.5 inches.

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