Leinster
Issued at: 08 July 2026 04:00
TODAY - Wednesday 8th July
Rather cloudy to start on Wednesday with patches of mist locally, in a light southwesterly breeze. However, sunnier skies will gradually develop as low cloud burns away. Another very warm or hot day with highs of 23 to 28C.
TONIGHT
A dry night with clear spells, though mist and fog locally will develop overnight. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16C, in a light southwest or variable breeze.
Pollen Forecast
High on Wednesday and Thursday.
Solar UV Index
High in sunshine on Wednesday and Thursday, otherwise moderate.
TOMORROW - Thursday 9th July
Cloudy in places to start on Thursday with patches of mist or fog, in a light southwesterly breeze. High summer sunshine will develop widely though, as cloud quickly lifts. Very warm or hot with highs of 24 to 28C all in a light southwest breeze.
National Outlook
Overview: A good deal of dry weather to end the week and this weekend with sunshine gradually becoming more widespread. Becoming warmer or hotter, with the hottest conditions in the south. Warm and humid by night also.
Wednesday night: A dry night with clear spells, though mist and fog will develop overnight. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16 degrees. Some mist and fog developing in a light southwest or variable breeze.
Thursday: A sunny and very warm day in the south and east with any mist and fog clearing in the morning. Cloudier in the west and north with the chance of isolated patches of light rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 20 degrees in the northwest to 26 degrees in the southeast in light southwesterly or variable winds.
Thursday night: Most places will be dry and clear overnight. It will remain cloudy in the northwest with showers developing. Mist and fog will form in light winds. Very mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 13 to 16 degrees.
Friday: Very warm or hot on Friday, though cooler near northwest coasts. Cloudy in Connacht and west Ulster to start with a few heavy showers possible. Dry elsewhere with sunny spells, which will become widespread as the day progresses. Highest temperatures from 21 degrees in the north to 28 degrees in the south, possibly higher locally. Light to moderate northeast winds.
Saturday: A generally sunny and very warm or hot day on Saturday with just a little patchy cloud. However, there is the chance of a few showers. Highest temperatures of 21 degrees in the north to 28 or 29 degrees in the south. Moderate northeast winds will make it feel cooler near coasts.
Further outlook: Remaining very warm on Sunday and into early next week with generally dry and sunny conditions. Nights will remain warm and humid. A few showers may occur.
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.