Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta

Issued at: 01 October 2026 10:30

TODAY - Thursday 1st October

Much of the eastern half of the country will stay fully dry for the rest of today with spells of autumn sunshine. Becoming cloudier across Atlantic counties with well-scattered showers, followed by some showery rain this afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees, best values further east. Moderate southerly winds will freshen in places later.

TONIGHT

Showery rain will spread eastwards across Ireland early tonight, becoming largely confined to the east and southeast with long clear spells developing elsewhere. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees. Fresh southerlies will ease light to moderate overnight.

TOMORROW - Friday 2nd October

Lingering showers will affect parts of the south and east early Friday. Blustery spells of rain will move into the western half of the country during the morning, extending eastwards during the afternoon. Some heavy bursts will bring the chance of localised flooding. Hail and isolated thunderstorms will occur too, along with fresh and gusty southwesterly winds. However, sunshine and easing winds will follow from the west during the afternoon, reaching other areas during the early evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 19 degrees, coolest in the northwest. Dry, calm, and clear during the evening hours.

National Outlook

Overview: Becoming settled this weekend as high pressure to the south of Ireland dominates our weather with largely dry conditions and lighter winds compared to recent days.

Friday night: Any lingering rain in the east and south will soon clear to leave a mainly dry night with clear spells, light breezes and lowest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees.

Saturday: Saturday will be mainly dry with bright or sunny spells, the best of these over Munster and Leinster. Highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in light southwesterly breezes.

Saturday night: A mainly dry night apart from the off spot of light rain or drizzle near northwestern coasts. Cloudy here too with long clear spells elsewhere. Patchy mist and fog may form towards southern coasts. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees in light to moderate south to southwest winds.

Sunday: Sunday looks like a cloudier day with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle in the west and north that will linger through much of the day. The best of any sunny spells will be towards the southeast. Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees mostly moderate southwesterly winds.

Monday: Cloudy with light rain and drizzle over the northern half of the country while drier and brighter weather persists further south. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds.