Forecast issued at: Tuesday 16th December 2025 12:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts over Ireland have been above average for most of the country but have been slightly lower than average in the north. The highest accumulation was recorded in the south-east with 80.2mm recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford (321% of average). Dublin Airport recorded the lowest, with 14.6mm (89% of average). The remainder of the week and into the weekend, will be unsettled with spells of rain. It is likely rainfall near west, southwest, east and southeast coasts will be slightly above average.
Temperatures
Over the past week, mean air temperatures were well above average, ranging from 7.4 degrees in the north-west, to 9.9 degrees in the southwest, which is between 1.7 and 3.2 degrees higher than normal. Soil temperatures have also been well above average. Mean soil temperatures are between 7.0 and 9.5 degrees, which is 1.9 to 3.3 degrees higher than normal. While it will be cooler today, it will turn milder again from Wednesday.
As a result, mean air temperatures in the coming week will return to average for this time of year or slightly above, with a difference of 0 to 2 degrees above normal.
Soil temperatures will continue above average.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts for most areas over the past week were generally below average, though sunshine amounts were close to or slightly above average near north and east coasts. It was brightest in the southeast with 13.6 hours of sunshine recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford (120% of average). Western coasts were much duller with just 4.0 hours of sunshine recorded at Belmullet, Co. Mayo (45% of average). Over the coming week, there will be occasional sunny spells, especially today. However, there will be spells of rain also. As a result, sunshine will likely be near or slightly below average.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be poor this week, with further spells of unsettled weather forecast.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will be very limited this week, with the best opportunity being today.
Field Conditions
Currently, all soils are saturated with poorly drained soils and moderately drained soils in the west waterlogged. Due to further rainfall over the next few days, all soils will remain saturated with poorly drained soils and some moderately soils remaining waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
