Forecast issued at: Friday 17th October 2025 12:00
Rain
Rainfall over the past seven days was well below normal across most stations with accumulations ranging between 0 and 1.3mm. The highest total was 1.3mm at Clones, County Monaghan (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 9.6 and 12.5 degrees, which is just slightly above average for this time of year. Valentia Observatory recorded the highest temperature with 12.5, while Knock Airport was the coolest with 9.6 degrees. During the coming week, daytime temperatures are expected to be average for this time of year, ranging between 11 to 13 degrees. Soil temperatures have remained slightly above average for this time of year, with temperatures expected to stay around average for the next seven days.
Sunshine
Sunshine remained well below normal last week due to the extensive cloud cover. Valentia Observatory recorded the highest amount with 21.2 hours of sunshine. Dublin Airport recorded the least with only 0.1 hours of sunshine. While conditions are expected to become unsettled, there will be brighter breaks next week so sunshine amounts are expected to be average or very slightly above for next week.
Drying Conditions
Mostly dry weather is forecast for today, with unsettled weather forecast from Saturday onwards, which will limit drying opportunities. Opportunities will remain limited for much of next week.
Spraying
There will be opportunities for spray 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
Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) range from 5mm to 10mm, with poorly drained soils ranging from -1 to 5. With heavy spells of rain forecast for the next few days, well drained soils are expected to reach saturation, with moderately or poorly drained soils expected to become waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
