Forecast issued at: Thursday 01st October 2026 12:00
Rain
Rainfall has been above average in Leinster, east Ulster, and in some southeastern parts of Munster, during the past seven days, ranging between 124% and 314% of average, while it was generally drier or near average elsewhere, ranging between 38% and 140%. The wettest conditions were in south Leinster with 57mm recorded at Oak Park, Co. Carlow. The coming week will be drier overall with rainfall amounts expected to be well below average across the southern half of the country, ranging from 30% to 80% of normal, which equates to between 10 and 20mm of rain. In the north and northwest, however, rainfall amounts are expected to be close to normal or a little above, ranging from 25 to 55mm of rain.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above normal over the past seven days, ranging from 12 to 14 degrees. Temperatures were generally between 1 and 3 degrees above average. Soil temperatures are significantly higher than normal and range between 13.3 and 15.8 degrees. Mean temperatures this coming week will be between 2 and 3 degrees above normal. Soil temperatures will remain well above average.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were above normal during the past seven days, raging between 103% and 144% of average. It was brightest at Malin Head with just over 35 hours of sunshine (144% of average). It was dullest at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry with 26.4 hours of sunshine recorded (110% of average). The weather will be more unsettled this week so sunshine amounts are likely to be close to or a little below average.
Drying Conditions
There will be variable drying conditions over the coming days due to spells of rain and showers. On Saturday once early fog clears there will be moderate to good drying conditions in sunshine, although winds will be light.
Spraying
There will be good opportunities for spraying on Saturday.
Field Conditions
Soils are saturated or close to saturation while moderately and poorly drained soils across the northwest, midlands, south and southeast are waterlogged. However, SMDs in the mid-west are slightly higher. For the week ahead, soils will be saturated or close to saturation.
