Ulster

Issued at: 07 July 2026 06:00

TODAY - Tuesday 7th July

A cloudy start today with isolated spots of drizzle and mist at first. Brightening up in most places with sunshine developing in the afternoon. However, cloud will persist in the west. A warmer day over the eastern half of the province with highest temperatures of 21 to 25 or 26 degrees. Cooler where cloud persists further west with highs of 17 to 21 degrees in light to moderate westerly winds.

TONIGHT

Cloud will increase from the west again tonight. Most places will stay dry but isolated patches of drizzle are possible. Mist and fog patches will develop also. Mild with lowest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in a light variable breeze.

Pollen Forecast

High.

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Solar UV Index

High in sunshine, otherwise moderate.

UV Index

TOMORROW - Wednesday 8th July

Cloudy at first tomorrow with mist and fog patches gradually clearing. Spells of sunshine will develop through the afternoon, though cloud will linger on western coasts. It will be warmest once again in eastern areas with highest temperatures of 23 to 27 degrees. Not quite as warm further west with highest temperatures of 19 to 22 degrees in a light variable 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.