Munster

Issued at: 08 July 2026 04:00

TODAY - Wednesday 8th July

Rather cloudy to start with some sunny spells. While generally dry, patches of mist and fog will occur too, in a light southwesterly breeze. Cloud will linger closer across western coasts but with sunnier skies breaking through elsewhere. Highs of 18 to 28 degrees, warmest or hottest values further east.

TONIGHT

A dry night with clear spells, though mist and fog will develop overnight. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16 degrees, in a light southwest or variable breeze.

Pollen Forecast

High on Wednesday and Thursday.

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Solar UV Index

High in sunshine on Wednesday and Thursday, otherwise moderate.

UV Index

TOMORROW - Thursday 9th July

Cloudy to start on Thursday with patches of mist, drizzle and fog, in a light southwesterly breeze. Cloud will linger in some Atlantic areas, though high summer sunshine will get through widely too. Highs of 19 to 28 degrees across, best values where the sunshine persists, especially further east, all in a light southwest breeze.

National Outlook

Overview: A good deal of dry weather to end the week and this weekend with sunshine gradually becoming more widespread. Becoming warmer or hotter, with the hottest conditions in the south. Warm and humid by night also.

Wednesday night: A dry night with clear spells, though mist and fog will develop overnight. Mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 12 to 16 degrees. Some mist and fog developing in a light southwest or variable breeze.

Thursday: A sunny and very warm day in the south and east with any mist and fog clearing in the morning. Cloudier in the west and north with the chance of isolated patches of light rain and drizzle. Highest temperatures of 20 degrees in the northwest to 26 degrees in the southeast in light southwesterly or variable winds.

Thursday night: Most places will be dry and clear overnight. It will remain cloudy in the northwest with showers developing. Mist and fog will form in light winds. Very mild and humid with temperatures not falling below 13 to 16 degrees.

Friday: Very warm or hot on Friday, though cooler near northwest coasts. Cloudy in Connacht and west Ulster to start with a few heavy showers possible. Dry elsewhere with sunny spells, which will become widespread as the day progresses. Highest temperatures from 21 degrees in the north to 28 degrees in the south, possibly higher locally. Light to moderate northeast winds.

Saturday: A generally sunny and very warm or hot day on Saturday with just a little patchy cloud. However, there is the chance of a few showers. Highest temperatures of 21 degrees in the north to 28 or 29 degrees in the south. Moderate northeast winds will make it feel cooler near coasts.

Further outlook: Remaining very warm on Sunday and into early next week with generally dry and sunny conditions. Nights will remain warm and humid. A few showers may occur.