Ulster
Issued at: 08 August 2026 16:30
TODAY - Saturday 8th August
Generally cloudy for the rest of today with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, although a few brighter intervals at times in the south and east of the region. Moderate, occasionally fresh south to southwest winds will gradually ease this evening.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy tonight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, with a few heavier bursts possible. There'll be patches of mist and hill fog too. Mild and humid with overnight lows of 12 and 15 degrees in mostly light southwesterly breezes, but continuing moderate near the west coast.
Pollen Forecast
Moderate on Saturday and Sunday.
Solar UV Index
Low to moderate on Saturday and Sunday.
TOMORROW - Sunday 9th August
Sunday will begin cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, with the odd heavier burst, clearing southeastwards through the afternoon. Sunny spells will gradually extend from the northwest. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees, with light to moderate southwest winds becoming west to northwest.
National Outlook
Overview: Warm or very warm weather developing widely as Continental air moves in across the country. Dry at first with some showery rain occurring midweek.
Sunday night: Well scattered showers at first but overall dry and calm under clearing skies. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees.
Monday will be dry with a mix of cloud and sunshine, warmest across Munster and Leinster. Top temperatures of 17 to 24 degrees in just light westerly breezes
Tuesday will be warmer with long spells of summer sunshine. Top temperatures of 22 to 26 degrees in just light southeast breezes.
Wednesday will be very warm and humid in a light to moderate southerly breeze. A mix of cloud and sunshine will occur through the day with some showery outbreaks of rain gradually moving in from the Atlantic. Some east and southeast areas will stay fully dry though. Top temperatures of 22 to 28 degrees, warmest for Leinster.
Still rather warm for southern and eastern areas during Thursday and Friday, while turning fresher elsewhere. A fair amount of dry weather is expected with just isolated 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.