Forecast issued at: Thursday 16th October 2025 13:00
Rain
Rainfall over the past seven days was well below normal across most stations. The highest total was 1.8mm at Malin Head (6% of normal). Unsettled conditions will return from Saturday onwards with showers or longer spells of rain forecast. Rainfall amounts are forecast to increase well above average for the next seven days, with highest accumulations expected in the west and southwest.
Temperatures
Last week mean air tempertures ranged between 10 and 12.4 degrees, which is just slightly above average for this time of year. Valentia Observatory recorded the highest temperature with 12.4, while Knock Airport was the coolest with 10 degrees. During the coming week, daytime temperatures are expected to be around 11 to 14 degrees.
Sunshine
Sunshine remained well below normal last week due to the extensive cloud cover. Valentia Observatory recorded the highest amount with 21.3 hours of sunshine. Dublin Airport recorded the least with only 0.2 hours. Cloud cover is expected to persist this week, keeping sunshine amounts below normal.
Drying Conditions
Mostly dry weather is forecast for today, with unsettled weather forecast from Saturday onwards, drying opportunities will be limited.
Spraying
There will be limited opportunities today while conditions remain mostly dry. Over the weekend, rainfall and stronger winds will reduce spray windows, especially in the west and southwest.
Field Conditions
Poorly drained soils remain saturated. For other soils, soil moisture deficits (SMDs) range from 5mm to 10mm. Wetter weather will increase saturation, and moderately or poorly drained soils may become waterlogged over the next few days with rain forecast.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
