Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
Issued at: 03 February 2026 05:00
TODAY - Tuesday 3rd February
Rather dull today with rain and drizzle, heavy and most persistent over the south and east. Rain will gradually become patchier through the day with showers following in over southern counties.
A combination of already saturated ground, high river levels and high tides mean flooding is likely along rivers and in coastal areas. Highest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees, with moderate to fresh easterly winds easing through the day.
TONIGHT
Cloudy for most with patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle. There will be occasional clear breaks later in the night over the southwest where mist and fog patches may form. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 6 or 7 degrees in light to moderate easterly winds, mildest in the south.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 4th February
Wednesday will be generally cloudy with further outbreaks of rain and drizzle. However, brighter spells may occasionally develop throughout the day with the best chance over the midlands and western counties. Highest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees, with mostly moderate easterly winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Low pressure to the southwest of Ireland will bring further spells of rain this week, with heavy and persistent falls affecting southern and eastern areas.
A combination of already saturated ground, high river levels and high tides mean flooding is likely along rivers and in coastal areas.
Wednesday night: Remaining cloudy with rain feeding in from the south. across southern counties. Further north will be drier with some clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees, with moderate to fresh easterly winds.
Thursday: Uncertainty in the forecast but current indications suggest a wet and windy day with widespread rain, turning persistent and heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees, with fresh to strong easterly winds.
Thursday night: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will continue overnight but will gradually become patchier and confined to the south and east towards morning. Ulster and north Connacht will stay mostly dry overnight apart from the odd shower. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 6 degrees, mildest in the south, in fresh to strong and gusty easterly winds, stronger along coasts.
Friday: Friday is looking to be another wet and windy day with widespread outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Heavy and persistent falls will mostly affect the south and east. Highest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees, with fresh to strong easterly winds.
Further outlook: Current indications are for similar conditions to persist into the weekend.
Temperature circle (°C): maximum and minimum temperature forecast for each day. Wind symbol (km/h): arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing. The weather and wind icons: for the time of maximum temperature and minimum temperature.