Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
Issued at: 30 August 2026 05:00
TODAY - Sunday 30th August
Generally dry early this morning across north and northeast counties, with mist and fog patches. Elsewhere, showery spells of rain will become widespread through the morning, turning heavy and squally at times with the chance of isolated thunderstorms and localised flooding. Occasional sunny spells will break through as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 16 to 21 degrees, with mostly light to moderate southerly or variable breezes, gusty at times in heavy showers.
TONIGHT
Breezy tonight, particularly along Atlantic coastal areas with and gusty northwest winds. Scattered showers will become more isolated through the night with clear spells developing in places. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees in moderate to fresh west to northwest winds.
TOMORROW - Monday 31st August
Monday will continue breezy for a time with isolated showers. Cloud will increase early on from the west with outbreaks of rain and drizzle following. Parts of the southeast will remain dry for much of the day with occasional sunny spells. Feeling cooler with highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees in moderate to fresh westerly winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Unsettled into next week with showers or more persistent spells of rain forecast for each day. Becoming breezy at times too.
Monday night: Cloudy along Atlantic coasts with showery outbreaks of rain and drizzle. While starting off clear to the southeast, cloud will continue to thicken towards morning with scattered showers moving in from the west. Lowest temperatures 0f 10 to 14 degrees, with a light to moderate southwesterly breeze.
Tuesday: Clear to start for most with cloudier conditions further north. Sunny spells, some of which will be hazy at times, along with scattered showers will develop throughout the day. Highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees, with a light to moderate westerly breeze.
Tuesday night: Cloud will spread from the west early on in the night with rain and drizzle, of which will be most persistent and occasionally heavy across the northern half of the country. Feeling humid with lowest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees, with moderate to fresh southwest winds, strong and gusty at times along Atlantic coasts.
Wednesday: A breezy day with cloud and rain clearing eastwards early, leaving a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. Warmer than previous days with highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees, with fresh southwesterly winds.
Thursday: Wet and breezy with widespread rain and drizzle, heavy and persistent at times. Highest temperatures 17 to 21 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds.
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.