Leinster
Issued at: 28 January 2026 16:30
TODAY - Wednesday 28th January
A mix of cloud and clear spells for the rest of today with some scattered showers, mainly in the southern half of the province, becoming isolated. Some will be heavy with a risk of hail. Any heavy showers will fall on saturated ground and may lead to further localised flooding. Moderate southeast winds will be fresh at times near the coast.
TONIGHT
Some clear spells tonight but becoming mostly cloudy with isolated showers at first. Outbreaks of rain will spread from the southwest overnight, becoming more patchy as it does so. Rain will fall on saturated ground and may cause further localised flooding. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, which will increase strong along parts of the coast.
Solar UV Index
Low
TOMORROW - Thursday 29th January
Some sunny spells on Thursday but mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. More persistent rain will spread from the southwest during the afternoon and evening. The rain will turn heavy at times and with saturated ground conditions and high river levels, localised flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees, mildest near the south coast. A breezy day with moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, increasing strong near the coast and locally inland.
National Outlook
Overview: Low pressure will continue to dominate, bringing further showers or longer spells of rain.
Thursday Night: Rain in Connacht, Ulster and Leinster early on Thursday night. The rain will gradually clear northeastwards overnight and will be followed from the southwest by clear spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Blustery at first with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds, but winds will ease overnight. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.
Friday: Low pressure is forecast to form near Ireland on Friday. There is some uncertainty in the details, but it's likely that a spell of rain will affect parts of the south and east. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with light to moderate east to southeast or variable winds.
Saturday: Saturday will start cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. Some patchy rain will linger in the east, but it'll become drier with some sunny spells elsewhere. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northerly or variable winds.
Sunday (St. Brigid's Day): Cloudy with outbreaks of rain moving northeast. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Bank Holiday Monday: Mainly cloudy with further outbreaks of rain at times. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with moderate easterly winds.
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.