National Forecast

Issued at: 30 August 2026 11:00

TODAY - Sunday 30th August

Widespread showers or longer spells of rain today, turning heavy and squally at times with possible thunderstorms and localised flooding. There will be occasional sunny breaks also. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees, with mostly light to moderate southerly or variable breezes, gusty at times in heavy showers.

TONIGHT

Breezy tonight, with scattered showers becoming more isolated through the night and with clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees, with moderate to fresh and gusty west to northwest winds, strong along Atlantic coasts.

TOMORROW - Monday 31st August

Monday will start off dry for most with sunny spells and just isolated showers. Cloud will increase from the west through the morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle following in the afternoon. Parts of the southeast will remain dry for much of the day with occasional sunny spells. Feeling cooler than recent days with highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees in moderate westerly winds.

National Outlook

Overview: Unsettled into next week with showers or more persistent spells of rain forecast for each day. Becoming breezy at times too.



Monday night: Cloudy along Atlantic coasts with showery outbreaks of rain and drizzle. While starting off clear to the southeast, cloud will continue to thicken towards morning with scattered showers moving in from the west. Lowest temperatures 0f 10 to 14 degrees, with a light to moderate southwesterly breeze.



Tuesday: Clear to start for most with cloudier conditions further north. Sunny spells, some of which will be hazy at times, along with scattered showers will develop throughout the day. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees, with a light to moderate westerly breeze.

Tuesday night: Cloud will spread from the west early on in the night with rain and drizzle, of which will be most persistent and occasionally heavy across the northern half of the country. Feeling humid with lowest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees, with moderate to fresh southwest winds, strong and gusty at times along Atlantic coasts.



Wednesday: A breezy day with cloud and rain clearing eastwards early, leaving a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Warmer than previous days with highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees, with fresh southwesterly winds.

Thursday: Wet and breezy with widespread rain and drizzle, heavy and persistent at times. Highest temperatures 17 to 21 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds.