Ireland Set for Changeable Weather as August Ends

Ireland is set to see increasingly unsettled weather in the coming weeks, according to Met Éireann’s latest extended forecast.

The national meteorological service has warned of above-average rainfall and temperatures through the end of August and into September.

The final week of August, from Monday 25 August to Sunday 31 August, will bring a shift towards more unsettled conditions. Areas of low pressure are expected to track near or across the country, with rainfall totals likely to exceed the normal levels, particularly in the south and west. Mean air temperatures are forecast to remain slightly above the long-term August average.

The first week of September is expected to remain changeable, with rainfall again projected to trend above seasonal norms. Temperatures are likely to be close to the climatological average. By the second week of September, low pressure is expected to continue influencing the weather, bringing mixed and changeable conditions nationwide. Precipitation is again projected to be above normal, with temperatures slightly above the seasonal average.

Looking further ahead, the forecast for mid to late September remains uncertain. There is an equal chance of settled or unsettled weather, though a weak trend towards higher than normal temperatures and above-average rainfall is indicated.

Met Éireann’s seasonal outlook for September, October, and November points to generally above-average temperatures across Ireland. Mean temperatures are likely to range between 0.5 and 1.0°C above the long-term average. Rainfall is less predictable, with periods of both wetter and drier conditions expected, though October may see some drier spells. Sea surface temperatures around the Irish coast are also expected to remain above normal, ranging from 0.5 to 2.0°C higher than usual.

Read our long range weather forecast.