Forecast issued at: Sunday 30th November 2025 15:00
Rain
Accumulated rainfall amounts over the past week ranged from a high of 40.3mm recorded in Valentia to a low of 12.0mm recorded in Oak Park, Co. Carlow. Most areas recorded close to average amounts of rainfall, while parts of the south and southeast experienced the driest conditions with around half of the usual amounts of rainfall for this time of year. The coming week will remain unsettled and changeable with spells of rain and showers. Rainfall totals will vary from 14mm to 53mm with most areas seeing close to or above average rainfall for this time of year. Parts of the north midlands and north are currently signalled to receive less than average amounts of rainfall for this time of year.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures last week were close to or slightly above average for this time of year, ranging between 6.3 and 9.0 degrees across reporting stations. Soil temperatures were also close to or above average ranging between 6.1 and 9.2 degrees. Over the coming week, mean air temperatures are expected to stay close to average for much of the country, with exception of parts of the north which are forecast to be up to 2 degrees above average for this time of year. Mean air temperatures will range from 5 to 10 degrees, with soil temperatures remaining broadly unchanged.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were above average over the past seven days ranging from 12.7 hours at Malin Head, Co. Donegal, (122% of average) to 28.7 hours at Cork Airport (197% of average). Over the coming week, sunshine amounts are likely to be closer to average with unsettled and changeable conditions forecast.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will remain poor throughout the coming week due to the frequent occurrence of rain or showers. Limited sunshine and saturated ground will further restrict drying potential.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will remain limited, due to unsettled and, at times, breezy conditions.
Field Conditions
Soils remain saturated nationwide, with poorly drained soils fully waterlogged. No improvements in soil moisture deficits are expected during the coming week, with saturated conditions persisting across all soil types.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
