Atlantic Influence Keeps Weather on the Move
Ireland’s weather this week will be dominated by a mix of showers, occasional sunny spells, and periods of more persistent rain, particularly in the south and west. While some areas—especially the north and east—will enjoy drier interludes at times, the overall outlook remains unsettled. Temperatures will hover in the mid to high teens, occasionally reaching the low 20s, with a slight uptick expected into next week. Winds will vary but will predominantly come from the west or southwest.
Today
Scattered heavy showers will move east across Ireland, with a clearance following from the west this evening. Some thundery downpours in places. Temperatures of 15 to 19°C, warmest in the Midlands and inland southeast. Moderate westerly winds.
Wednesday
Generally dry across the northern half of the country, but heavy and persistent rain is expected in south Connacht, Munster, and south Leinster. Temperatures of 16 to 22°C, warmest in inland Ulster. Light to moderate east-southeasterly winds.
Thursday
Rain will spread from the west during the morning, heaviest in the west and north. Parts of the east and southeast may stay dry. A clearance will follow from the west by late afternoon. Temperatures of 17 to 21°C, warmest in Ulster and Leinster. Moderate south-westerly winds.
Friday
A mix of scattered showers and sunny spells. Temperatures of 16 to 20°C, coolest in Atlantic coastal counties. Gentle west-south-westerly winds.
Saturday
An unsettled start to the weekend. Showers or longer spells of rain will extend from the southwest, with the best of any brighter spells in the north and east. Temperatures of 16 to 20°C. Light southeasterly winds.
Sunday
Scattered showers, but good dry spells overall. Risk of more widespread rain arriving from the Irish Sea during the evening. Temperatures of 16 to 20°C. Winds gentle, later turning moderate to fresh west to north-westerly.
Next Week
A mobile Atlantic regime will persists through next week, with a mix of dry periods and spells of rain or showers. Temperatures rising slightly, ranging from the high teens to low 20s, but staying cooler along the west coast. Winds predominantly westerly or south-westerly.
