Connacht
Issued at: 01 September 2026 05:30
TODAY - Tuesday 1st September
Today will be mostly cloudy with scattered showers and occasional sunny spells. More persistent rain will develop in northern parts this afternoon. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees in mostly moderate southwest winds.
TONIGHT
Becoming wet tonight as outbreaks of rain extend from the southwest across the province, turning heavy at times. Lowest temperatures of 13 or 14 degrees with light south to southeast winds, increasing moderate towards morning.
Pollen Forecast
Low.
Solar UV Index
Low to moderate.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 2nd September
Cloudy tomorrow with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, as well as some mist and hill fog. Highest temperatures of 16 to 18 degrees with mostly moderate southwest winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Unsettled with low pressure dominating bringing rain and showers. Breezy at times too.
Wednesday night: Well scattered showers and clear spells with moderate southwesterly breezes. A mild night with lowest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees.
Thursday: Mainly dry to start with sunny spells and just well scattered showers. Outbreaks of rain will move in from the west through the afternoon, likely extending to most areas by the evening. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees with moderate to fresh west to southwest winds, strong at times near coasts.
Thursday night: Widespread outbreaks of rain will continue at first, heavy at times. The rain will likely become mostly confined to the south and southeast towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees with moderate southwesterly winds, fresher along southern coasts.
Friday: A drier day for most with sunny spells and scattered showers, mainly affecting the north and northwest. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with moderate to fresh westerly winds.
Saturday: There is uncertainty in the details with further outbreaks of rain likely. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees with mostly light southerly breezes.
Further outlook: Likely remaining unsettled on Sunday and Monday with further rain and showers.
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.