National Forecast
Issued at: 30 October 2026 06:00
TODAY - Friday 30th October
Dry today across the eastern half of the country with sunny spells. Somewhat cloudier elsewhere with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle, mainly affecting western counties. Another relatively mild day with highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees, in moderate to fresh southeast winds.
TONIGHT
Further rain and drizzle at times tonight across Atlantic counties, while remaining dry elsewhere with clear spells. Some mist and fog patches will develop too. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 12 degrees, coolest across the south and east, in just light southerly or variable breezes.
TOMORROW - Saturday 31st October
Scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle will linger across Atlantic counties into Saturday but with some late sunny spells developing across the far west and far northwest. Remaining dry with sunny spells across much of the midlands, south and east. However, damp and misty conditions will arrive during the evening hours. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in just light southeast or variable winds.
National Outlook
Overview: A slow-moving area of high pressure, centred to the north of Ireland, will bring a mostly dry, calm and settled spell well into next week.
Saturday night: Patchy drizzle will affect parts of the midlands, south and east. However, amounts will be minimal with most of the country staying largely dry. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 9 degrees, coolest across the north and west under clearing skies. Mist and fog developing in places too, in just light variable breezes.
Sunday: Patchy drizzle will affect parts of the midlands, south and east early on. Some mist and fog in parts to begin too. However, overall it will be dry with sunny spells. Cool, with afternoon highs of 10 to 13 degrees in a light northerly breeze.
Monday & Tuesday will be similar days with sunny spells and just light easterly breezes. The odd spot of drizzle will show up across southern and eastern counties though. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.
Further Outlook: Little change going forward; cool by day and rather cold by night. Dry, outside patchy drizzle across eastern counties. Some mist and fog may linger into the easterly mornings, however.
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.