National Forecast
Issued at: 08 August 2026 16:00
TODAY - Saturday 8th August
Continuing generally warm and mostly dry across Leinster and Munster for the rest of today with a mix of cloud and sunny spells. Cooler and cloudier across much of Connacht and Ulster with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle and with some heavier bursts possible too, all in light to moderate southwesterly breezes.
TONIGHT
Mild and humid tonight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, mainly affecting northern and western counties with drier conditions further south and many southern counties remaining fully dry. Some mist and hill fog too. Lowest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees, with a mostly light southwest or variable breeze.
TOMORROW - Sunday 9th August
Mostly cloudy to begin on Sunday, with the best of the sunny spells near the south coast. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will mainly affect the north and west in the morning before gradually sinking southeastwards through the afternoon and evening, becoming patchier as they do so, with drier and brighter conditions following from the northwest. Highest temperatures will range from a cool 16 degrees in the northwest to a warm 25 degrees in the southeast, with a light to moderate west to southwest breeze, veering northwest later.
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.