Forecast issued at: Saturday 01st November 2025 12:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts were above average in most areas during the past week. The wettest conditions occurred over the southwest and south, while parts of the east and north midlands saw rainfall totals closer to normal. The wettest station was Valentia, Co. Kerry, where 55.3 mm was recorded (139% of average). It was driest along eastern coasts, with 19.0 mm recorded at Dublin Airport (108% of average). It will remain unsettled over the next seven days, with frequent spells of rain and showers. Rainfall is forecast to be above average nationwide, with most areas expected to receive two to three times the normal amount for this time of year.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures ranged between 8.4 degrees Celsius and 11.1 degrees Celsius, which is near or slightly above normal for the time of year. Soil temperatures were generally above normal, ranging from 8.8 degrees Celsius to 11.6 degrees Celsius. It will be milder over the next seven days as milder air moves in, with air temperatures forecast to rise to 2 or 3 degrees above normal, giving values between 10 degrees Celsius and 13 degrees Celsius. Soil temperatures will remain similar.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were above normal across much of the country during the past week. It was brightest in the southeast, with 38.0 hours of sunshine recorded at Oak Park, Co. Carlow (184% of average). It was dullest in the east, with 19.0 hours of sunshine recorded at Dublin Airport (108% of average). The weather in the coming week will be very unsettled, so sunshine amounts will likely be close to or below normal.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be generally poor over the next seven days due to frequent spells of rain and showers. Slight drying is possible in the east today and for a time tomorrow.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be very limited due to rain, showers and strong winds. There may be some spraying opportunities early in the day tomorrow, Sunday.
Field Conditions
All soils are saturated or waterlogged at the moment. There will be no improvement in soils over the coming week due to unsettled weather and high amounts of precipitation. All well drained soils will continue to be saturated, with moderately drained soils either saturated or waterlogged and all poorly drained soils will continue to be waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
