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Westport, Ireland

Connacht · Ireland

Westport is a small city in Connacht, Ireland with a population of 6,198. Elevation: 62 ft (19 m). Average temperature: 49°F (9°C).

Data updated June 2026

6,198 Population 5/sq mi density
62 ft Elevation 19 meters
49°F Avg Temperature 9°C
50.6 in Annual Rain
Europe / Dublin Timezone

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About Westport

Westport

Westport United F.C. is an Irish association football club based in Westport, County Mayo. Founded in 1911, it is one of the oldest association football clubs in both County Mayo and Connacht. They currently play in the Mayo Association Football League. They have previously played in the Connacht Senior League. Westport United came to national prominence after winning the 2004–05 FAI Junior Cup and playing in the 2005 FAI Cup.

People

Population6,198
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp49°F (9°C)
Rain50.6 in/yr
Sunny Days244/yr
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Population6,198
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Coordinates53.8000°, -9.5167°
TimezoneEurope/Dublin
Country🇮🇪 Ireland
State / ProvinceConnacht
Average Temperature49°F (9°C)
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Annual Precipitation50.6 inches (1,286 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Westport

Westport is a small city in Ireland (Connacht) with a population of 6,198. The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet (19 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 49°F (9°C). Temperatures range from 42°F in January to 58°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 50.6 inches. The timezone is Europe/Dublin.

Westport experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winters average 42°F in January while summers reach 58°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 244 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 50.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 62 feet.

Temperature

42°F Jan (5°C) 58°F Jul (15°C)
Annual Average49.0°F
9% below Ireland avg
January Average42°F (5°C)
July Average58°F (15°C)
Sunny Days244 days/yr

Geography

Elevation62 ft (19 m)
Area1,277.7 sq mi (3,309.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates53.8000°N, 9.5167°W
TimezoneEurope/Dublin

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 50.6"
33% above Ireland avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.71"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1 earthquake (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.0.

Jun 6, 2012 60 km W of Belmullet, Ireland M4.0 99 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 42°F (5°C) 5.6 in Coldest
February 42°F (5°C) 3.7 in
March 44°F (7°C) 4.1 in
April 46°F (8°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 51°F (11°C) 3.2 in
June 55°F (13°C) 2.9 in
July 58°F (15°C) 3.0 in Warmest
August 58°F (14°C) 3.9 in
September 55°F (13°C) 4.7 in
October 50°F (10°C) 5.5 in
November 45°F (7°C) 5.7 in Wettest
December 43°F (6°C) 5.6 in

Westport has a seasonal temperature swing of 17°F / from 42°F in January to 58°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 50.6 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.7") and April the driest (2.8").

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Schools in Westport

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Lankill N S - - - -
St Colmcille N.S. - - - -
Holy Trinity NS - - - -
Sacred Heart Secondary School - - - -
Rice College C.B.S - - - -
Scoil Phádraig - - - -
Grounds of Cogaula National School - - - -
Murrisk National School - - - -
Lecanvey National School - - - -
Gaelscoil na Cruaiche - - - -
Grounds of St. Colmcille N.S. - - - -
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Radio Stations near Westport

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
CFC FM - AAC+ 384 kbps
MPB Radio 2 Easy jazz music AAC+ 384 kbps

Museums in Westport

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Clew Bay Heritage Centre

Libraries in Westport

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Castlebar Library0.0
Moore Library0.0
Westport Library0.0

Hotels in Westport

10 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Carlton Atlantic Coast
Castlecourt Hotel
Hotel Westport
Knockranny House Hotel
Mill Times Hotel
The Harbour Mill
The Helm
The Wyatt Hotel
Westport Country Lodge Hotel
Westport Plaza Hotel

Restaurants in Westport

23 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

An Port Mor
Captain's Galley
Covey’s
Cronin's Sheebeen
Gracy’s Pizzeria Bar & Bistro
Il Vulcano
J.J O’Malley’s
La Bella Vita
May’s Bistro
No. 8 Tapas Bar
Olde Bridge Restaurant
Sage
Sage Restaurant
The Black Truffle
The Creel
The Everest
The Gallery
The Helm Restaurant
The Idle Wall
The Pantry & Corkscrew
The Tavern
Woodfire
Yum Yum

Cafes in Westport

13 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Christy’s Harvest
Cían's
Foodtruck
Gino's
Leafy Greens Cafe
Maxol
Mocha Beans
Murrisk Cafe
Murrisk Community Café
O'Cee's
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Cinemas in Westport

1 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

The W Cinema

Theatres in Westport

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Town Hall Theatre

Monuments in Westport

3 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Deaf Hugh's Well
Glendenning Monument
The Clock

Castles in Westport

3 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Caslte Leaffy
O'Malley's Castle
Westport House

Theme Parks in Westport

1 theme parks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pirates Haven

Clinics in Westport

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westport Primary Care Centre

Dentists in Westport

4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Mayo Dentist and Implant Clinic
Mayo Dentist and Implant Clinic
Rosemary Smith - Dental Clinic
Westport Dental Care

Veterinaries in Westport

2 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Veterinary Surgery
West Vets

Train Stations in Westport

2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Westport
Westport House

Gas Stations in Westport

9 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Circle K
Emo
Emo
Gannons Garage
Maxol
Scott's Bar and Grocery XL
Texaco
Top
Westport Service Station

Banks in Westport

4 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

AIB
Bank of Ireland
Ulster Bank
Westport Credit Union

Gyms in Westport

5 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Npilates
Republic Of Fitness
The Coreworks
The Summit Gym
The Yoga Root

Golf Courses in Westport

2 golf courses within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Pitch and Putt
Westport Golf Club

Breweries in Westport

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Mescan Brewery

Stadiums & Teams in Westport

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Westport

12 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ireland West Airport KnockNOCLarge Airport
Ballina Airfield-Small Airport
Ballyvarry Airstrip-Small Airport
Belmullet AerodromeBLYSmall Airport
Bunnyconnellan Airstrip-Small Airport
Connemara Regional AirportNNRSmall Airport
Cregboy Airstrip-Small Airport
Crossmolina Airstrip-Small Airport
Inisheer AerodromeINQSmall Airport
Inishmaan AerodromeIIASmall Airport
Inishmore AerodromeIORSmall Airport
Lough Conn Airstrip-Small Airport

Post Offices in Westport

3 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Aghagower Post Office
Liscarney Post Office
Westport Post Office

Churches & Religious Organizations in Westport

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Holy Trinity Church
Saint Mary's Westport
Saint Patrick's Catholic Church

Quick Facts

Timezone
Europe/Dublin
Elevation
80 m (262 ft)
Twinned With
Plougastel-Daoulas

🇮🇪 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 Westport

What is the population of Westport?

Westport has a population of 6,198 residents and is located in Ireland. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 1,277.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Westport?

Westport has a four-season climate with an average annual temperature of 49°F (9°C). Winter temperatures average 42°F in January, while summers reach an average of 58°F in July. The area receives 244 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 50.6 inches.

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