Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta

Issued at: 11 May 2026 11:30

TODAY - Monday 11th May

Cloudy with some patchy light rain clearing away. Gradually turning brighter this afternoon with plenty of sunny spells developing, the best of which across Ulster and Leinster. Highest temperatures of 11 to 16 degrees in light to moderate northwest breezes.

TONIGHT

Dry with a mix of cloud and clear spells for most early tonight. However, cloudier conditions will build from the northwest with patchy light rain and drizzle following for a time. Staying dry in southern parts until morning. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in light to moderate west or northwest breezes.

TOMORROW - Tuesday 12th May

Largely cloudy at first tomorrow with patchy light rain and drizzle clearing southeastwards, becoming dry for most for the day with sunny spells developing. It will be cloudier though for Ulster with isolated showers, becoming more frequent during the evening. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees generally, cooler in parts of the north and northwest, with moderate to fresh west to northwest winds developing, becoming strong at times later along Atlantic coasts.

National Outlook

Overview: Changeable and turning more unsettled conditions than of late.

Tuesday night: A mix of cloud and clear spells with scattered showers extending southwards, heavy at times in parts of the north and northeast. Parts of the south will stay dry. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in moderate to fresh west to northwest winds, strong near Atlantic coasts.

Wednesday: A bright and breezy day with sunny spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy, particularly in the northeast. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in fresh to strong and gusty northwest winds, easing later.

Wednesday night: Scattered showers will ease early in the night, becoming mostly confined to the north and northwest with just isolated showers possible elsewhere. Cloud will build from the west through the night. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 9 degrees in mostly moderate northwest winds.

Thursday: Largely cloudy with outbreaks of rain extending eastwards across the country. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees in light to moderate west or northwest winds.

Friday: A mix of cloud and sunny spells with well scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees in light to moderate northwesterly breezes.

Further Outlook: There is uncertainty in the details but indications are for generally unsettled conditions.