National Forecast
Issued at: 07 April 2026 21:00
TONIGHT
Remaining outbreaks of rain and drizzle will gradually die out overnight, and it will be mostly cloudy and misty overnight with patchy fog. Clearer breaks will develop in the west towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 8 degrees, coldest in parts of Connacht and west Ulster in light variable breezes.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 8th April
It'll be a bright start for some on Wednesday, with sunny spells, especially further west. Otherwise, morning mist and low cloud will gradually break up, allowing sunny spells to develop for the afternoon. Dry for most, but cloud will build from the Atlantic through the afternoon with the chance of rain and drizzle in western coastal counties before nightfall. Highest temperatures of 11 to 17 degrees, coolest near Atlantic coasts. Mostly light to moderate southwesterly breezes will freshen and back southerly in western and northwestern coastal parts later.
National Outlook
Overview: Mixed conditions generally, with temperatures returning to more normal values.
Wednesday night: Outbreaks of rain and drizzle in the west will move eastwards, with clear spells and scattered showers following. Turning cooler behind the rain with lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in moderate westerly winds.
Thursday: Any lingering rain in the east soon clearing. Otherwise, sunny spells and scattered showers, some turning heavy and possibly thundery with the chance of hail, before becoming more isolated through the evening. Cooler than previous days with highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in fresh and gusty westerly winds, easing later.
Friday: Looks like a windy and blustery day with fresh to strong and gusty southerly winds. Outbreaks of rain in the west will turn heavy and persistent at times, before spreading eastwards later in the day. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Further outlook: Current indications suggest there will be further rain and hail showers over the weekend, but some drier and brighter interludes in the mix also. Turning a bit cooler with some frost by night.
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.