Long Range Weather Forecast for Ireland
Ireland’s weather will be mixed and often unsettled up to the middle of next week, with frequent rain or showers, although some dry spells will occur too.
Rainfall totals are expected to range from one to three times the seasonal norm, particularly in the west and north, while eastern and southeastern counties may remain slightly drier than average.
Temperature Trends: Air temperatures will stay above average, ranging from +1°C in the west to several degrees above normal in the east and southeast. It will turn very warm in places on Sunday.
Sunshine & Drying Conditions: Despite occasional sunny spells, sunshine amounts will be below normal over the next 7 days. The best drying conditions are currently expected on Saturday, which will be largely dry with good sunny spells.
Day-by-Day Forecast
Wednesday
Temperatures: 16°C to 21°C, warmest inland in the southeast.
Conditions: A mix of sunshine and scattered showers. Persistent sea mist may develop along the south coast during the afternoon.
Rain: Spreads from the west and southwest during the evening, extending eastward overnight and clearing from the west by morning.
Winds: Light to moderate southwesterly.
Thursday
Temperatures: 15°C to 20°C, warmest in east Munster, the Midlands, and south Leinster.
Conditions: Sunny spells and scattered showers.
Rain: A more persistent band of rain will arrive from the west in the evening and move across the country overnight.
Winds: Fresh west to southwest winds.
Friday
Temperatures: 16°C to 22°C, warmest in Leinster and east Munster.
Conditions: Rain at times, heaviest in the north and west.
Rainfall: Lighter amounts expected in the southeast and east.
Winds: Moderate south to southwest.
Saturday
Temperatures: 15°C to 22°C, warmest in eastern counties.
Conditions: Largely dry, with just isolated showers.
Winds: Gentle westerly breeze.
Sunday
Temperatures: 18°C to 25°C, coolest in the northwest, very warm elsewhere.
Conditions: Best of the sunshine will be away from northwestern and northern coastal areas, where skies will turn cloudier at times with some light drizzle.
Winds: Fresh southwesterly.
Outlook for Next Week
Monday: Remaining warm, but a cooler trend will follow for the rest of the week.
Rest of the week: Temperatures will drop to the mid to high teens. Expect a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, with occasional rain, especially in the west and north. Southeast and southern counties will likely remain drier. Winds will be generally moderate southwesterly throughout.
