Leinster
Issued at: 30 April 2026 05:30
TODAY - Thursday 30th April
Becoming cloudy today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the south and west, gradually spreading northeastwards and turning heavy at times. However, northeastern parts will remain dry with sunny spells for much of the day. Highest temperatures generally of 14 to 18, coolest in the southwest, with moderate easterly winds easing light through the day.
TONIGHT
Continuing cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle tonight. The rain will gradually ease and become patchier through the night. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees with mist and fog patches forming in light southeasterly breezes.
Pollen Forecast
High on Thursday and Friday.
Solar UV Index
Moderate on Thursday and Friday.
TOMORROW - Friday 1st May
Any lingering outbreaks of rain in the northeast will clear early tomorrow to leave a mostly cloudy but dry day. Some scattered showers will develop in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees, coolest in the south, in light to moderate southerly winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Continuing mixed with rain and showers forecast for the Bank Holiday weekend. Temperatures trending cooler also.
Friday night: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers continuing. More persistent showery rain will move in to western areas by morning. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with patches of mist and fog forming in light southerly breezes.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy with widespread showers though some bright spells will develop through the day. The showers will be heavy at times with a chance of thunder. Feeling cooler with highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in light southeasterly breezes.
Saturday night: Widespread showers continuing at first. Turning drier over the northern half of the country overnight with some clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees with mist and fog forming in light southeasterly breezes.
Sunday: Likely another cloudy day for most with widespread showers developing, again turning heavy at times with a chance of thunder. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in light northeasterly breezes.
Bank Holiday Monday: Current indications show a largely cloudy day with some patchy light rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees in light to moderate northerly breezes.
Further outlook: There is uncertainty in the details with a cloudy but mainly dry day currently indicated for Tuesday.
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.