National Forecast
Issued at: 07 July 2026 23:30
TONIGHT
Generally dry tonight with clear skies to begin. Low cloud will extend from the west overnight with the odd spot of drizzle. Patches of mist and fog developing too, especially further west. Lowest temperatures of 11 to 15C in a light variable breeze.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 8th July
Rather cloudy to start on Wednesday with patches of mist, drizzle and fog, in a light southwesterly breeze. However, sunnier skies will gradually develop as low cloud burns away. Another very warm or hot day for the Midlands, South and East with highs of 23 to 28C. Cloud will linger closer to the Atlantic with highs of 18 to 23C across Atlantic counties.
National Outlook
Overview: A good deal of dry weather to end the week and this weekend with sunshine gradually becoming more widespread. Becoming warmer or hotter, with the hottest conditions in the south. Warm and humid by night also.
Wednesday night: A dry night with clear spells, though mist and fog will develop overnight. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16 degrees. Some mist and fog developing in a light southwest or variable breeze.
Thursday: A sunny and very warm day in the south and east with any mist and fog clearing in the morning. Cloudier in the west and north with the chance of isolated patches of light rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 20 degrees in the northwest to 26 degrees in the southeast in light southwesterly or variable winds.
Thursday night: Most places will be dry and clear overnight. It will remain cloudy in the northwest with showers developing. Mist and fog will form in light winds. Very mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 13 to 16 degrees.
Friday: Very warm or hot on Friday, though cooler near northwest coasts. Cloudy in Connacht and west Ulster to start with a few heavy showers possible. Dry elsewhere with sunny spells, which will become widespread as the day progresses. Highest temperatures from 21 degrees in the north to 28 degrees in the south, possibly higher locally. Light to moderate northeast winds.
Saturday: A generally sunny and very warm or hot day on Saturday with just a little patchy cloud. However, there is the chance of a few showers. Highest temperatures of 21 degrees in the north to 28 or 29 degrees in the south. Moderate northeast winds will make it feel cooler near coasts.
Further outlook: Remaining very warm on Sunday and into early next week with generally dry and sunny conditions. Nights will remain warm and humid. A few showers may occur.
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.