Forecast issued at: Monday 15th December 2025 11:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts over Ireland have been above average for most of the country but have been slightly lower than average in the north. The highest accumulation was recorded in the south-east with 80.1mm recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford (320% of average). Dublin Airport recorded the lowest, with 16.5mm (100% of average). The coming week will be mixed with spells of rain but also drier interludes. Rainfall near west, southwest, east and southeast coasts will be slightly above average.
Temperatures
Over the past week, mean air temperatures were well above average, ranging from 7.8 degrees in the northwest to 10.6 degrees in the southwest, which is between 2 and 3.8 degrees higher than normal. Soil temperatures have also been well above average. Mean soil temperatures are between 7.0 and 9.5 degrees, which is 2.2 to 3.3 degrees higher than normal. Cooler conditions will develop today and tomorrow, Tuesday,
but it will turn milder again from Wednesday on. As a result, mean air temperatures in the coming week will be slightly lower than previously but they will remain between normal and 2 degrees above normal. Soil temperatures will continue above average.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts for most areas over the past week were generally below average, though sunshine amounts were close to or slightly above average near north and east coasts. It was brightest in the east with 14.6 hours of sunshine recorded at Dublin Airport (117% of average). Western coasts were much duller with just 3.6 hours of sunshine recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo (40% of average). Over the coming week, there will be some sunshine, especially today and Tuesday. However, there will be spells of rain also. As a result, sunshine will likely be near or slightly below average.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be poor this week, as further spells of wet weather are expected over the next week.
Spraying
There will not be many, if any, spraying opportunities over the coming week, with a limited chance today and tomorrow.
Field Conditions
Currently, all soils are saturated with poorly drained soils and moderately drained soils in the west waterlogged. Due to further rainfall in the coming week, all soils will remain saturated with poorly drained soils and some moderately soils remaining waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
