National Forecast
Issued at: 30 May 2026 13:00
TODAY - Saturday 30th May
Outbreaks of rain over the eastern half of the country early this afternoon, heavy in places will slowly clear into the Irish Sea. Some sunny spells and scattered showers will continue to extend from the west through the afternoon and evening, some of which will also be heavy. Highest temperatures of 15 to 21 or 22 degrees, warmest in the east, with light to moderate southerly breezes.
TONIGHT
Tonight will bring a mix of clear spells and showers, most frequent for the north and west. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees with mostly light southwesterly breezes.
TOMORROW - Sunday 31st May
A mix of cloud, hazy sunny spells and well scattered showers tomorrow morning. The showers will become more isolated for the afternoon as some better sunny spells develop. However, towards the evening, cloud will build from the west with outbreaks of rain developing for parts of Munster and Connacht by nightfall. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees with light to moderate west to south-west breezes.
National Outlook
Overview: Mixed weather with rain or showers at times. Cooler than recently with temperatures in mid to high teens.
Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading northeastwards to all areas. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees with light to moderate south to southwest winds.
Bank Holiday Monday will start off mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain, possibly turning heavy at times in Munster and Leinster. Showers will follow through the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees, warmest in the east, with moderate southwest to west winds.
Tuesday will bring sunshine and showers, some heavy. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees with mostly moderate westerly winds. On Tuesday night, rain will spread from the west.
On Wednesday rain in the morning will clear with sunshine and showers following for the afternoon and evening, some heavy. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees with fresh, gusty southwesterly winds.
Thursday will be cool and breezy with sunshine and further showers, some heavy. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees with fresh, gusty west to southwest winds.
Friday and next weekend will continue unsettled with rain or showers at times.
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.