Áth Cliath

Issued at: 28 January 2026 16:30

TODAY - Wednesday 28th January

A mix of cloud and clear spells for the rest of today with scattered showers becoming isolated. A few may turn heavy. Any heavy showers will fall on saturated ground and may cause further localised flooding. Moderate southeast winds will be fresh at times near the coast.

TONIGHT

Some clear spells tonight but mostly cloudy. Dry for the most part, but patchy rain will develop overnight. Rain will fall on saturated ground and may cause further localised flooding. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 6 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, which will increase strong along parts of the coast.

Solar UV Index

Low

UV Index

TOMORROW - Thursday 29th January

Some sunny spells on Thursday but mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. More persistent rain will spread from the southwest during the latter half of the afternoon and evening. The rain will be heavy at times and with saturated ground conditions and high river levels, localised flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees. A breezy day with moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, increasing strong near the coast and locally inland.

National Outlook

Overview: Low pressure will continue to dominate, bringing further showers or longer spells of rain.

Thursday Night: Rain in Connacht, Ulster and Leinster early on Thursday night. The rain will gradually clear northeastwards overnight and will be followed from the southwest by clear spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Blustery at first with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds, but winds will ease overnight. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.

Friday: Low pressure is forecast to form near Ireland on Friday. There is some uncertainty in the details, but it's likely that a spell of rain will affect parts of the south and east. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with light to moderate east to southeast or variable winds.

Saturday: Saturday will start cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. Some patchy rain will linger in the east, but it'll become drier with some sunny spells elsewhere. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northerly or variable winds.

Sunday (St. Brigid's Day): Cloudy with outbreaks of rain moving northeast. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with light to moderate southeasterly winds.

Bank Holiday Monday: Mainly cloudy with further outbreaks of rain at times. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with moderate easterly winds.