National Forecast
Issued at: 07 May 2026 22:30
TONIGHT
A mix of cloud and some clear spells, with scattered showers that will become more isolated as the night goes on. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees generally but falling to between 2 to 5 degrees in parts of the south and southeast in light variable winds.
TOMORROW - Friday 8th May
A cloudier day overall on Friday with hazy spells of sunshine. Scattered showers will mainly affect Munster, Leinster and east Ulster with the odd heavy one possible. The showers will become more isolated through the evening. Highest temperatures of 10 to 15 degrees in mainly light northerly or variable winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Mixed weather in store for the weekend, but with high pressure nearby any rainfall amounts look to be rather low.
Friday night: Becoming dry with clear spells on Friday night, although some cloud may linger in the south. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in light to moderate northerly winds, increasing fresh at times in parts of the south.
Saturday: There is uncertainty in the forecast for Saturday but current indications suggest dry weather with sunny spells for many areas but with cloudier conditions with the chance of a shower in southern areas. Breezy with a moderate to fresh northerly wind and highest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees.
Saturday night: Mainly dry with clear spells but cloudier in southern coastal parts with showery rain at times. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees in light to moderate northerly winds.
Sunday: Any cloud or showery rain in southern parts will clear away early, otherwise plenty of dry weather for the morning with sunny spells. Cloud will increase from the north through the day with the possibility of isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees in a light to moderate northerly breeze.
Sunday night: Cloud and light showers moving into northern parts overnight while remaining dry elsewhere with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees in light north to northwest winds.
Monday: A mix of cloud and sunny spells in the morning with light showers tracking southwards, before turning dry with good spells of sunshine from the north through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees, coolest in the north, in light to moderate northerly 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.