Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
Issued at: 28 July 2026 11:30
TODAY - Tuesday 28th July
Humid today with sunny spells away from the northwest where outbreaks of rain and drizzle will be most persistent. Rain and drizzle will be more isolated elsewhere with many areas remaining dry. Highest temperatures of 18 to 26 degrees, warmest in the east, in mostly moderate southwesterly winds.
TONIGHT
Generally cloudy tonight, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle mainly over the northwestern half of the country. Some clear spells developing further south and east with just isolated patches of light rain and drizzle. Temperatures will not fall below 12 to 17 degrees in mostly light southwesterly breezes with areas of mist and fog forming.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 29th July
Mostly cloudy to start tomorrow with limited sunny spells. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will gradually clear southeastwards through the day with sunshine and isolated showers following from the west. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees for the northwestern half of the country, 19 to 23 degrees elsewhere, all in light to moderate southwest to west winds.
National Outlook
Overview: A lot of dry weather with sunny spells and some showers before turning more unsettled later in the long weekend.
Wednesday night: Largely dry with long clear spells but showers will affect Atlantic coastal areas, becoming heavier in the northwest towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees in mostly light westerly breezes.
Thursday: Sunny spells and well scattered showers in the morning. The showers will become mostly confined to the northwest later in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 15 to 21 degrees, coolest in the northwest and warmest in the southeast, in light to moderate west to northwest winds.
Thursday night: Dry and clear for many though well scattered showers will occur, mainly in the west and northwest. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 12 degrees in light westerly breezes.
Friday: Sunny spells and scattered showers, driest in the south. Highest temperatures of 15 to 21 degrees in light to moderate westerly winds.
Saturday: Largely dry with a mix of cloud and sunny spells with just isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 16 to 22 degrees in mostly light westerly breezes.
Further Outlook: A good deal of uncertainty in the details for the rest of the long weekend. Current indications suggest a largely dry day on Sunday with some showers before rain pushes up from the southwest on Monday.
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.