National Forecast
Issued at: 23 March 2026 19:30
TONIGHT
Cloudy and breezy tonight, with outbreaks of rain in the northwest gradually spreading southeastwards, and turning heavy and persistent in parts of the west towards morning. Relatively mild with lowest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees in fresh southwest winds. Some mist will form overnight also.
TOMORROW - Tuesday 24th March
Wet and breezy starting out on Tuesday across many areas with spot flooding possible. While sunny spells will quickly develop across the west and northwest, heavy showers will move in too, bringing embedded hail and lightning. Sunny spells and squally showers will extend to the rest of the country later in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees before turning much colder later. Becoming increasingly windy throughout the day with fresh to strong and gusty southwest winds gradually veering westerly. Some severe gusts are expected in the evening across western coastal areas.
National Outlook
Overview: Mixed overall with spells of rain or showers but temperatures staying around average.
Tuesday Night: Staying rather wet and unsettled with showers widespread throughout and fresh to strong northwesterly winds. Some of the showers may turn wintry, especially on higher ground with lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees.
Wednesday: Another wet and blustery day with showers becoming widespread, again possibly turning wintry on higher ground with a fresh and gusty northwesterly breeze. Some isolated sunny spells developing later with highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees.
Wednesday Night: Showers will gradually ease during the evening with some clear spells developing later in the night. Northwesterly breezes will ease too with lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees.
Thursday: A cold start generally but some good sunny spells will develop in the morning with just a light breeze. Staying dry but becoming cloudier later in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees.
Friday: Indications suggest another unsettled day with rain moving over the country, possibly turning heavy at times too. Southwesterly breezes will freshen later in the day with highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees.
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.