Connacht
Issued at: 05 May 2026 05:30
TODAY - Tuesday 5th May
Quite cloudy this morning with scattered showers and just a few sunny spells. Showers will gradually clear to the south through the afternoon with longer sunny spells following from the north. Highest temperatures of 12 to 14 degrees in light northerly winds.
TONIGHT
Dry tonight with clear spells. A chilly night with lowest temperatures of 1 to 4 degrees in a light northerly or variable breeze.
Pollen Forecast
High on Tuesday and Wednesday.
Solar UV Index
Moderate on Tuesday and Wednesday.
TOMORROW - Wednesday 6th May
A generally dry day tomorrow with spells of sunshine and just isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 13 to 15 degrees in light southerly or variable winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Becoming more mixed and changeable from Thursday with outbreaks of rain and more frequent showers possible. Quite cool for the time of year.
Wednesday night: Remaining dry for most with scattered showers and a few clear spells. Chilly with lowest temperatures of 1 to 6 degrees in a light southerly or variable breeze.
Thursday: A generally dry start on Thursday with sunny spells. However, it will turn cloudier in the west and northwest through the day with patchy light rain and drizzle developing. Scattered showers will develop elsewhere. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly winds.
Thursday night: Cloud and patches of light rain will spread southeastwards across the country on Thursday night, with clear spells following from the northwest. Lowest temperatures of 4 to 8 degrees in light southwest winds.
Friday: Quite cloudy to start on Friday with a few patches of rain and drizzle. Sunny spells and scattered showers will develop through the afternoon, with the potential for some heavy downpours. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees with light to moderate westerly winds veering northwesterly through the day.
Saturday: There is some uncertainty in the details but current indications suggest that Saturday will be a cloudy day with outbreaks of rain. Highest temperatures of just 10 to 13 degrees in moderate north to northeast winds.
Further outlook: Remaining mixed Sunday and early next week with further rain and showers possible.
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.