Ireland’s weather will remain changeable through to the end of next week, with a prevailing westerly influence bringing a mix of cloud, rain, and brighter intervals. However, the southeast and east of the country are expected to experience the driest and warmest conditions.

Rainfall amounts over the next 10 days will be below average across much of the south and east, with totals ranging from 5 to 10mm. In contrast, the far west and northwest are forecast to receive above-average rainfall, with totals of 25 to 30mm.

Temperatures are expected to be above the seasonal norm in the east and southeast, and close to or slightly above average elsewhere. Sunday is expected to be particularly warm nationwide, with maximum temperatures reaching 25 to 26°C in some areas.

Detailed Forecast

Saturday: A mostly cloudy start with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Conditions will improve during the afternoon and evening in the west and north, where sunny spells will develop. The south and east will remain largely overcast and humid, with occasional mist and drizzle.
Temperatures: 16–22°C, highest in the southeast.
Winds: Light westerly.

Sunday: Any early mist and drizzle will gradually clear to allow for bright or sunny spells in most areas.
Temperatures: 18–25°C.
Winds: Light to moderate southwesterly.

Monday: Cloudy to begin, particularly in western Connacht and Ulster, with some patchy drizzle. Rain will move in from the west later in the day, becoming widespread by evening and overnight. The southeast may remain dry.
Temperatures: 18–23°C, warmest in the eastern half of the country.
Winds: Light south-southwesterly.

Tuesday: Persistent rain is expected in Atlantic coastal counties during the morning. Elsewhere, conditions will be brighter with isolated showers.
Temperatures: 14–19°C, highest in the east.
Winds: Light northwesterly.

Wednesday: A mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, some of which may be heavy as they move inland from the west.
Temperatures: 15–19°C.
Winds: Moderate west-northwesterly.

Thursday to Sunday: The unsettled pattern is forecast to continue, with showers and longer spells of rain, particularly in the west and north. The south and east will see the best of the drier conditions. A gradual improvement is expected as the weekend approaches, with the potential for warmer conditions by Sunday.
Temperatures: Generally in the mid to high teens, warmest away from Atlantic coasts.
Winds: Light westerly initially, gradually veering easterly or northeasterly later in the period.

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