Forecast issued at: Tuesday 04th November 2025 11:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts were above average in most areas the past week. The wettest conditions occurred in the southwest and west, with stations such as Valentia (75.1 mm, 189% of normal) and Cork Airport (62.6 mm, 211% of normal) recording very high totals. The driest areas were along the northeast coast, where Mace Head received 33.3 mm (104% of normal). In the coming week, conditions will remain unsettled, with frequent spells of rain and showers. Forecast data for the next seven days shows above average rainfall totals with higher accumulations expected in the west and southwest, ranging between 20 and 50 mm. Further north and east will see drier conditions, ranging from 10 to 25mm. Overall, rainfall will continue to be well above normal for early November, maintaining wet conditions nationwide.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures last week ranged between 8.5 degrees Celsius (Knock Airport) and 11 degrees Celsius (Valentia Observatory), which is near or slightly above average for the time of year. Soil temperatures were also above normal, generally between 9 degrees Celsius and 11.5 degrees Celsius. Over the coming week, air temperatures are forecast to remain mild, with mean values between 9 degrees Celsius and 13 degrees Celsius. The mildest conditions are expected in southern and western coastal areas, while slightly cooler values will persist inland and in the north. Mean air temperatures will be 2 to 3 degrees above average for this time of year. Soil temperatures are expected to stay fairly stable, generally ranging between 9 degrees Celsius and 11 degrees Celsius.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were above average in most parts of the country last week. The brightest station was Rosslare, Co. Waterford, with 27.9 hours (147% of normal), while the dullest was Valentia Observatory, with 13 hours (82% of normal). Looking ahead, sunshine totals are expected to be near average. The forecast period indicates bright spells at times, but frequent cloud cover and showers will limit sunshine.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will remain generally poor due to frequent rain and high humidity. Brief periods of slight drying may occur on Thursday with just isolated showers forecast, but overall, drying potential will stay low throughout the week.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will continue to be very limited because of frequent rain and showers, high humidity, and moderate to strong winds.
Field Conditions
Soil conditions across the country remain saturated or waterlogged, with little improvement expected over the coming week. The combination of persistent rain and already wet soils means that well-drained soils are now fully saturated, moderately drained soils are either saturated or waterlogged, and poorly drained soils remain completely waterlogged. These conditions are expected to persist or worsen, particularly in the west and south, where rainfall totals will be highest. As a result, field work and trafficability will remain very poor.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
