Forecast issued at: Friday 28th November 2025 13:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts were close to average or drier than average across most the country over the past week, with the exception of parts of the west and midlands where above averse rainfall was recorded. Rainfall amounts ranged from 46% of average in the southeast to 127% of average in the north midlands. It was wettest near southwestern coasts with 45.4mm recorded at Valentia, Co. Kerry. It was driest in south Leinster with 9.1mm recorded at Oak Park, Co. Carlow. The coming week will continue unsettled overall but there will be occasional dry spells also, especially at the weekend. Rainfall will be mixed over the coming week, with drier than average conditions expected over parts of the north and west while wetter than average conditions expected over the south and east.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were around average over the past seven days with mean air temperatures ranging between 6.3 and 9.2 degrees, which is generally between 0.5 degrees below and 0.6 degrees above normal. Mean soil temperatures were generally close to or slightly above normal, ranging between 5.7 and 8.9 degrees. Mean air temperatures will fluctuate through the next seven days but are expected to be approximately average or a degree above average.
Sunshine
It was sunnier than average across much of the country over the past week, with the exception of parts of the north where sunshine amounts were slightly below average. Sunshine amounts ranged from 90% of average in the north to 200% of average in the southeast. 9.5 hours of sunshine were recorded at Malin Head, Co. Donegal while 28.7 hours were recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. Our weather will continue generally unsettled over the next seven days. While there will be brighter spells, it will often be cloudy, with sunshine amounts likely to be around average as a result.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will generally be poor due to frequent spells of rain or showers.
Spraying
There will be limited opportunities for spraying due to frequent rainfall and breezy conditions at times.
Field Conditions
All soils are currently saturated with some moderately drained soils and all poorly drained soils waterlogged. There will be no improvement to soil conditions in the coming week with all soils remaining saturated or waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
