Forecast issued at: Tuesday 13th October 2026 13:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts were above average in parts of the west, ranging between 112% and 144% of average, while the rest of the country was close to or just below average, ranging from 47% to 106% of average with the lowest averages in the south and southeast. The highest accumulation of rainfall was recorded at Claremorris, Co. Mayo, with 41.3mm (144% of its average). The least amount of rain was recorded at Roches Point, Co. Cork, with 11.2mm of rain (47% of its average). The weather over the coming seven days will be mixed with rain or showers at times as well as some dry periods. Despite appreciable precipitation forecasted for Wednesday night and Thursday morning and afternoon, particularly in the west and northwest, rainfall amounts will generally be close to or below average, with the least amount of rainfall expected in the south and southeast.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past seven days were close to or slightly above average by between 0 and 1. degrees, with values ranging from 10.8 to 13.3 degrees. Soil temperatures were also above average, ranging from 11.7 to 14.5 degrees, which is between 1.4 and 3.7 degrees above average. Looking at the next seven days, temperatures will be close to average before becoming milder for a time midweek and then they will decrease and become closer to average towards the weekend. As a result, for the coming seven day period, overall mean air temperatures are expected to range from 9 to 13 degrees which is between 1 degree below average and 2 degrees above average. Mean soil temperatures will continue above average.
Sunshine
Sunshine over the past week varied with some stations seeing below average sunshine amounts while others saw close to or just above average amounts, ranging between 52% and 139% of average. Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry, recorded the least amount of sunshine with 10.8 hours (52% of average), while Dublin Airport recorded the most with 24.2 hours (138% of average). With mixed conditions forecast for the coming week, sunshine amounts are expected to be close to average for the time of year.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will vary this week with mixed conditions forecast. The best opportunities will be this afternoon (Tuesday) away from showers and on Wednesday morning, particlauly in the east and southeast. Drying conditions may improve on Friday away from any showers, and the best opportunities will be on Saturday as high pressure moves in over the country.
Spraying
Opportunities for spraying will generally be limited over the coming week with spells of rain or showers and breezy conditions. The best opportunity for spraying will be on this afternoon (Tuesday) as showers become isolated and winds ease. Spraying opportunities may arise again on Friday afternoon and evening and Saturday as the winds ease.
Field Conditions
Most soils are saturated while moderately drained soils in Connacht and western parts of Munster and poorly drained soils nationwide are waterlogged, with Soil Moisture Deficits (SMDs) generally ranging from -10mm to 2mm. With mixed conditions with some dry periods forecasted for the coming seven days, SMDs will generally increase with well and moderately drained light soils being trafficable. However poorly drained soils will remain waterlogged.
