Leinster
Issued at: 01 September 2026 13:30
TODAY - Tuesday 1st September
It will be rather cloudy this afternoon with an isolated shower. There may also be some bright spells, mainly in southern and eastern parts. Turning cloudier this evening with some scattered showers or patchy rain across the northern half of Leinster. Highest temperatures of 18 to 20 degrees in light to moderate southwest breezes.
TONIGHT
Generally cloudy and dry for most at first tonight. However, further cloud and rain will arrive from the south-west overnight. These will turn heavy in places. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees with light to moderate south to southeast winds, fresher along coasts.
Pollen Forecast
Low on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Solar UV Index
Low to moderate on Tuesday and Wednesday.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 2nd September
Cloud and outbreaks of rain will quickly clear north-eastwards during the early morning. It will turn drier and brighter from the south-west throughout the late morning and afternoon, with some bright breaks developing. However, further patches of rain or showers may develop too. Highest temperatures of 19 to 21 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.