Long Range Weather Forecast for Ireland
A mixed week of weather lies ahead, with a combination of scattered showers, dry spells, and periods of sunshine. While western and northwestern areas will see the bulk of the rain, southern and eastern counties are expected to see much lower rainfall totals. Temperatures will generally stay near or slightly above average, especially in the south and southeast, as a southwesterly airflow becomes more established heading into next week.
Today (Wednesday):
Patches of mist and drizzle in coastal areas of the west and southwest. A warm front will bring heavier showers to the west this afternoon and evening. Mostly overcast further east, with some showers reaching the Irish Sea coast by evening.
Highs: 17–22°C, coolest in the west and northwest.
Winds: Gentle to moderate westerly.
Thursday:
Scattered showers will move east during the morning, with more persistent mist and drizzle further west. Drier and brighter conditions will develop by late morning and into the afternoon.
Highs: 18–21°C, coolest in the northwest.
Winds: Moderate to fresh northwesterly, easing by evening.
Friday:
Mainly dry with good sunshine following a cloudy start. Isolated showers possible in the north and west.
Highs: 17–22°C, coolest in the northwest.
Winds: Moderate northwesterly.
Saturday:
Largely dry, though some light drizzle may affect parts of the west and northwest.
Highs: 18–23°C.
Winds: Gentle southwesterly.
Sunday:
A band of rain will push into the northwest and track southeastwards. Southern and southeastern areas may remain dry.
Highs: 17–22°C.
Winds: Moderate to fresh westerly.
Monday:
A frontal system will bring heavy rain to much of the country, with the most significant falls in west Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. Rainfall totals will be lower in the south and east.
Highs: 16–19°C.
Winds: Gentle southwesterly.
Outlook:
Tuesday and much of Wednesday will be largely dry. A band of heavy rain is expected to move in from the southwest on Wednesday night into Thursday morning. A southwesterly airflow will become established, bringing a typical mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. The north and northwest will see the highest rainfall, while the south and east remain drier. Temperatures will be slightly above average, particularly in southern and southeastern areas.
