Forecast issued at: Tuesday 09th June 2026 13:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts were well above average across Ireland, coming in at between 187% and 410% of normal. Rainfall accumulations ranged from 32.3mm in the north to 60.9mm in the east. The coming week will continue unsettled for a time, though there's signs of more settled conditions for Friday and the Weekend. It'll be wetter than normal for most with between 1 and 2 times the average amount of rainfall expected for many, wettest in the north. However it's likely to be drier in the far south, with below average rainfall expected there.
Temperatures
Over the past seven days, mean air temperatures were close to the seasonal norm. It was mildest in the east where the mean temperature at Dublin Airport was1 degree above average. It was cooler further west, Claremorris in County Mayo had a mean air temperature 0.9 degrees below average. Soil temperatures remain above average nationwide. The weather will remain cool over the next few days before turning warmer for Friday and the Weekend. Overall, mean air temperatures are likely to trend slightly above average during the 7 day period, especially in the east.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were below average nationwide over the past week, ranging from just 36% to 96% of normal. It was dullest in the southwest, with just 14 hours of sunshine recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry. It was brighter in the east, with 37 hours of sunshine recorded at Casement Aerodrome, Co. Dublin. Mixed and changeable weather conditions over the coming days will be followed by somewhat sunnier weather for the weekend. Sunshine totals over the next 7 days are likely to be around average.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will generally be moderate or poor for much of the working week with spells of rain or showers along with cooler conditions. Better drying is likely over the weekend as it turns warmer and drier.
Spraying
There will be limited spraying opportunities over the coming week due to rain or showers and breezy conditions at times. There will be some limited opportunities today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) between showers. Better opportunities for spraying over the weekend.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits(SMDs) have decreased across all areas recently with unsettled conditions, with many well drained soils now close to saturation and with many moderately and poor drained soils waterlogged. Field conditions are drier in the east and southeast though, with SMDs here ranging from 7mm to 30mm. There'll be little change in field conditions over much of the coming week, though SMDs will are likely to start to increase towards the end of the next seven days with the likelihood more settled conditions.
Further Comments
A potato blight advisory is in effect. Weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will occur across much of the country on Thursday (11 June) and Friday (12 June). There will be some limited spraying opportunities today (Tuesday) and tomorrow (Wednesday) between showers.
