National Forecast
Issued at: 02 July 2026 12:00
TODAY - Thursday 2nd July
Dry for most today with just isolated drizzle patches in Ulster. Cloudy at first this afternoon but sunny spells in the south and east will spread further north through the day. Highest temperatures from 15 degrees in the northwest to 23 degrees in the southeast in light to moderate west to northwest winds.
TONIGHT
Tonight will be dry for most with clear spells, though staying cloudy in the northwest with isolated showers possible. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 13 degrees in a light southwesterly breeze.
TOMORROW - Friday 3rd July
Tomorrow will be generally cloudy with the best of any sunny spells in the southeast. Dry at first but scattered patches of light rain and drizzle will spread from the west in the afternoon, most persistent in the north and northwest. Highest temperatures from 16 degrees in the northwest to 23 degrees in the southeast with a light to moderate southwest breeze.
National Outlook
Overview: Mixed weather overall with dry and milder conditions over the southern half of the country but perhaps a little wetter and cloudier across the north.
Friday Night: Clear spells at times in the south and east but generally cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 13 to 16 degrees in light to moderate southwest to west winds.
Saturday: Rather cloudy overall with rain across Connacht and Ulster spreading east during the morning. Cloudy with patchy drizzle elsewhere which will become more persistent for a time in the afternoon. Westerly breezes and highs of 17 to 23 degrees, warmest in the south.
Saturday Night: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle mainly in the west and northwest. Westerly breezes and lows of 13 to 16 degrees.
Sunday: Cloudy with rain across the northern half of the country but drier and a little less cloud further south. The best of any sunny spells will be in the south and southeast. Westerly breezes continue with highest temperatures of 17 to 23 degrees.
Sunday Night: Another cloudy and wet evening and night with patchy rain and drizzle drifting across the country. More persistent spells of will affect Connacht and Ulster with conditions a little drier in the south. Lowest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees with westerly breezes.
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.