Connacht
Issued at: 07 April 2026 17:00
TODAY - Tuesday 7th April
Cloudy this evening with showery rain in places, possibly thundery.
TONIGHT
Tonight will see the rain die out early on. Cloudy and misty overnight with patchy fog. Clearer spells developing towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees.
Pollen Forecast
High on Wednesday and Thursday.
Solar UV Index
Moderate on Wednesday and low to moderate on Thursday.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 8th April
Tomorrow, Wednesday will be dry for most of the day with good sunny spells. Cloud will build from the west through the afternoon with rain and drizzle moving into western coastal counties in the evening. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees, in light to moderate southwesterly breezes, freshening in the west and backing southerly ahead of the rain.
National Outlook
Overview: Mixed conditions generally, with temperatures returning to more normal values.
Wednesday night: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the west will move eastwards, with clear spells and scattered showers following. Turning cooler behind the rain with lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in moderate westerly winds.
Thursday: Any lingering rain in the east soon clearing. Otherwise, sunny spells and scattered showers, some turning heavy and possibly thundery with the chance of hail, before becoming more isolated through the evening. Cooler than previous days with highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in fresh and gusty westerly winds, easing later.
Friday: Looks like a windy and blustery day with fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds. Outbreaks of rain in the west will turn heavy and persistent at times, before spreading eastwards later in the day. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Further outlook: Current indications suggest there will be further rain and hail showers over the weekend, but some drier and brighter interludes in the mix also. Turning a bit cooler with some frost by night.
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.