National Forecast
Issued at: 29 October 2026 12:30
TODAY - Thursday 29th October
Staying dry for most today with a mix of cloud and bright or sunny spells, and with just the odd patch of light rain or drizzle possible. Becoming breezy though, with light to moderate southeasterly winds freshening through the morning and afternoon, especially further west. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees.
TONIGHT
A mostly dry night tonight with a mix of cloud and clear spells, though the cloud will thicken over the western half of the country as the night goes on, with some outbreaks of rain and drizzle mainly affecting western Atlantic coastal areas. Some patches of mist and fog may develop towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees, mildest in the west and southwest, with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds.
TOMORROW - Friday 30th October
Dry and bright tomorrow with sunny spells over the eastern half of the country. Further west it will be a cloudier day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle affecting the southwest, west and northwest. It will be a breezy day with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds, but easing in the evening. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees.
National Outlook
Overview: Plenty of dry weather with some bright spells this weekend and into next week, with just some patches of rain and drizzle at times.
Friday Night: Cloud, rain and drizzle lingering in the west and northwest, but mostly dry elsewhere, with cloud and clear spells. Minimum temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees, mildest along Atlantic coasts, in light to moderate southerly breezes.
Saturday: Saturday morning will continue cloudy in the northwest with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Drier elsewhere, with any mist and fog clearing to leave a mix of cloud and bright spells. The rain will gradually clear southeastwards later in the day, becoming lighter and patchier as it does so. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light variable winds.Saturday night: A mostly dry night, as the last of the rain continues to clear southeastwards. Minimum temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees, cooler further north under clearer skies, and milder further south where it will be cloudier. Some mist and fog patches developing too, in light variable breezes, veering northerly by morning.
Sunday: Dry and settled conditions for most on Sunday, with sunny spells developing. A cooler day with highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in a light northerly breeze.
Monday: A dry and bright day again on Monday, with sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in light northerly breezes, veering easterly through the morning.
Further Outlook: Indications are that high pressure will continue to dominate into midweek next week, bringing generally dry and calm conditions.
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.