Ulster
Issued at: 28 January 2026 12:40
TODAY - Wednesday 28th January
A mix of cloud and sunny spells today. It will be dry apart from isolated showers. Highest temperatures of 7 to 9 degrees in moderate southeast winds, fresh at times near coasts.
TONIGHT
Cloud will increase from the southwest overnight and mist will develop locally. It will remain largely dry with isolated showers dying out early tonight and patchy rain developing in some southern and western parts before morning. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 5 degrees. Becoming breezy with east to southeast winds increasing moderate to fresh, with strong winds developing near some coasts.
Solar UV Index
Low
TOMORROW - Thursday 29th January
Some bright or sunny spells on Thursday but mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain developing by early afternoon. More persistent rain will spread from the southwest during the late afternoon and evening. The rain will be heavy at times and may lead to spot flooding. Highs temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees. A breezy day with moderate to fresh and gusty east to southeast winds, increasing strong near the coast and locally inland.
National Outlook
Overview: Low pressure will continue to dominate, bringing further showers or longer spells of rain.
Thursday Night: Rain in Connacht, Ulster and Leinster early on Thursday night. The rain will gradually clear northeastwards overnight and will be followed from the southwest by clear spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Blustery at first with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds, but winds will ease overnight. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.
Friday: Low pressure is forecast to form near Ireland on Friday. There is some uncertainty in the details, but it's likely that a spell of rain will affect parts of the south and east. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with light to moderate east to southeast or variable winds.
Saturday: Cloudy and damp with some patchy rain and drizzle over the northern half of the country. Dry elsewhere but remaining cloudy. A band of rain will move over from the southwest later in the day with fresh southwesterly winds following. Highest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees.
Sunday: Current indications would suggest another cloudy and unsettled day with more persistent rain moving in from the south later in the day. Staying mild however.
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.