Connacht

Issued at: 07 July 2026 16:30

TODAY - Tuesday 7th July

Dry for the rest of today with long spells of sunshine for most. The sunshine will be hazy at times. Mostly cloudy near the west and southwest coasts, with patchy mist. Mild or warm in light, westerly winds, moderate near some coasts.

TONIGHT

Mostly dry tonight with cloud increasing from the west. Mist and fog patches will develop also, with a few spots of drizzle possible. Mild with lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in light west to southwest or variable winds.

Pollen Forecast

High on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Solar UV Index

High in sunshine on Wednesday and Thursday, otherwise moderate.

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TOMORROW - Wednesday 8th July

Cloudy at first on Wednesday with mist, fog, and any drizzle clearing during the morning. Spells of sunshine will develop for most as the afternoon wears on, but cloud will persist in the west all day. A warm day for most with highest temperatures of 20 to 22 degrees, warmest in the east. Cooler further west with highs of 17 to 20 degrees. Light west to southwest winds will gradually increase moderate near the west coast.

National Outlook

Overview: A good deal of dry weather to end the week and this weekend with sunshine gradually becoming more widespread. Becoming warmer or hotter, with the hottest conditions in the south. Warm and humid by night also.

Wednesday night: A dry night with clear spells, though mist and fog will develop overnight. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16 degrees. Some mist and fog developing in a light southwest or variable breeze.

Thursday: A sunny and very warm day in the south and east with any mist and fog clearing in the morning. Cloudier in the west and north with the chance of isolated patches of light rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 20 degrees in the northwest to 26 degrees in the southeast in light southwesterly or variable winds.

Thursday night: Most places will be dry and clear overnight. It will remain cloudy in the northwest with showers developing. Mist and fog will form in light winds. Very mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 13 to 16 degrees.

Friday: Very warm or hot on Friday, though cooler near northwest coasts. Cloudy in Connacht and west Ulster to start with a few heavy showers possible. Dry elsewhere with sunny spells, which will become widespread as the day progresses. Highest temperatures from 21 degrees in the north to 28 degrees in the south, possibly higher locally. Light to moderate northeast winds.

Saturday: A generally sunny and very warm or hot day on Saturday with just a little patchy cloud. However, there is the chance of a few showers. Highest temperatures of 21 degrees in the north to 28 or 29 degrees in the south. Moderate northeast winds will make it feel cooler near coasts.

Further outlook: Remaining very warm on Sunday and into early next week with generally dry and sunny conditions. Nights will remain warm and humid. A few showers may occur.