Forecast issued at: Friday 12th June 2026 16:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts were above normal countrywide during the past week and were generally between 2 and 3 times the norm for the time of year. The highest accumulation of 55.9mm was recorded at Cork Airport, which is 297% of the average for that location. The least amount of rainfall was recorded at Oak Park, Co. Carlow, where there was an accumulation of 27.9mm, which equates to 199% of the average. During the next seven days, rainfall amounts will be variable. Most areas are forecast to receive between 10 and 20mm but totals of up to 40mm are possible in parts of the west and southwest.
Temperatures
Air temperatures over the past week were below normal, with mean values between 10.6 and 12.9 degrees Celsius. Soil temperatures were near or above normal, ranging between 13.2 and 15.1 degrees. Temperatures are forecast to increase over the next few days, with mean values of 13.1 to 15 degrees expected, which is around normal or slightly above for this time of year. Temperatures over the next 7 days are forecast to be around 1 degree above normal in most locations, perhaps closer to average in Atlantic coastal parts. Soil temperatures are likely to trend above normal in most areas.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts over the past week were slightly below normal. It was sunniest at Dublin Aiport, where there were 36.3 hours of sunshine (88% of average). The least amount of sunshine was recorded at Valentia, Co. Kerry, coming in at 20.3 hours (53% of average). The weather over the next week will be mixed and sunshine amounts are likely to remain near or below average.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will improve for the weekend and Monday, as it will be warmer and generally dry. It is forecast to turn unsettled again from Tuesday, however.
Spraying
There will be good opportunities for spraying over the weekend with light or moderate breezes and mostly dry weather.
Field Conditions
Poorly drained soils in the southwest, west and parts of the midlands are saturated or waterlogged, and some well and moderately drained soils in these areas are saturated. The driest soils are in south Leinster, with soil moisture deficits (SMDs) of 10 to 30mm. Soil conditions will improve generally over the coming week with SMDs increasing ranging from 7 to 20mm in well and moderately drained soils, but up to 40mm in parts of south Leinster.
