Forecast issued at: Tuesday 03rd November 2026 12:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts were below average across the country during the past 7 days, particularly in the east and southeast where very little was recorded. The least rainfall, just 0.3mm or 1% of average, was recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford. In contrast 31.2mm were recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry, still just 78% of average. Rainfall amounts for the coming 7 days are expected to below average for most, especially towards the west and northwest where less than 5mm is expected. The most rainfall is expected in the east and south where between 10 and 30mm are expected.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average across the country during the past 7 days by between 0.8 degrees and 2.1 degrees. The lowest such temperature was 9.8 degrees (2.1 degrees above average) recorded at Knock Airport, Co. Mayo. The highest such temperature was 12.2 degrees (1.6 degrees above average) recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry. Mean soil temperatures were also above average by between 1.4 and 3.5 degrees, ranging from 10.1 degrees to 12.4 degrees. Mean air temperatures are expected to fall back during the coming 7 days, ranging from a degree below average in parts to 2 degrees above average elsewhere, or to between 6 and 11 degres. Mean soil temperatures would also be expected to fall back a bit.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were above average across the country during the past 7 days, ranging from 103% of average to 181% of average. The most sunshine was in the east and southeast with 36.4 hours (181% of average) recorded at Dublin Airport, Co. Dublin. Conversely, only 9 hours of sunshine were recorded at Gurteen, Co. Tipperary. Variable amounts of sunshine are expected during the coming days, with the best of the sunny spells further west and north and cloudier conditions expected further south and east.
Drying Conditions
There will be plenty of dry weather over the coming days with a moderate easterly breeze developing at times. However, relatively low temperatures (12 degrees or less generally), together with a few well-scattered showers mean drying conditions are likely to be poor or moderate at best.
Spraying
With plenty of dry weather and light winds over the coming days, there should be opportunities for spraying. That said, it will turn breezier at times, especially further south and east with some well-scattered showers at times too.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) for well and moderately drained soils are between 0mm and 5mm across the country. However, most poorly drained soils are saturated with SMDs between -3mm and -8mm. With plenty of dry weather forecast for the coming days, SMDs are expected to stay broadly similar or slightly increase.
