Long Range Weather Outlook for Ireland
After a spell of exceptional warmth, the week ahead will see a return to more typical Irish summer weather — unsettled and changeable, with low pressure steering in a mix of sunshine, showers, and longer spells of rain.
Overview:
A mobile westerly airflow will dominate, bringing a mix of rain, showers and some dry interludes. Rainfall will be heaviest in the west and northwest, where totals could reach twice the norm for late June. Drier conditions are expected in the south and southeast, where amounts will be closer to or slightly below average. Temperatures will generally sit around average, though eastern and southern coasts may stay a little warmer than usual.
Monday:
A bright start in many areas with sunny spells and just the odd shower, mainly in the north. Cloud will increase as the day progresses with rain arriving in the west and southwest by evening before spreading east overnight. Highs of 15 to 21°C, coolest in the northwest and warmest in the south and southeast.
Tuesday:
Mostly cloudy with patchy rain or drizzle, especially in the west. Rainfall totals will be small and a few sunny breaks will develop. Temperatures will range from 15°C in the northwest to 22°C in the southeast in a moderate westerly breeze.
Wednesday:
A warm and humid day. Bright spells early on will give way to widespread showers, with heavier and more persistent rain pushing in from the west by evening. Highs of 17 to 22°C in moderate southerly to southwesterly winds.
Thursday:
Fresher conditions return. Expect a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, predominantly in the west and north, with highs of 14 to 18°C in brisk southwesterly winds.
Friday:
Turning milder again with temperatures rising to 18°C to 23°C. Mostly dry in the south and east, while scattered showers affect the west and north. Temperatures climbing back into the high teens or low twenties.
Looking ahead:
Into next weekend, the changeable theme is likely to continue, but there will be some drier, brighter periods too — particularly in the south and east. High pressure will be located close to Ireland for the following week, which will bring drier conditions to southern and eastern counties at least.
