Forecast issued at: Saturday 31st October 2026 11:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts were much higher than average in most areas, ranging from 99% to 198% of average. The highest amount of rainfall was measured in Mayo at nearly 63mm or 198% above average, while the lowest amounts were in Leinster but still staying close to average overall. Conditions will become more settled over the weekend as high pressure begins to dominant the weather. As a result rainfall amounts are expected to well below average across the country, ranging between 0% and 20% of the average for this time of year, with only minimal amounts of rain, mainly near eastern and southern coasts, and only around 5mm at most. Many other areas will have no rain at all in the coming week.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past seven days were above average for the time of year. The lowest mean air temperature of 10.5 degrees (2.5 degrees above average) was recorded at Knock Airport, Co. Mayo, while the highest mean air temperature of 12.8 degrees (2 degrees above average) was recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry. Soil temperatures were near or above average, ranging from 9.8 to 11.2 degrees. For the coming week, mean air temperatures are forecast to be between 1 degree below average along the west coast to near average in most other areas, but 2 degrees above average in eastern fringes, ranging from 7 to 11 degrees. Mean soil temperatures will decrease slightly due to colder nights..
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts over the past week were generally below average in most areas, except along the south coast. Belmullet recorded the least amount of sunshine with 9.1 hours (54% of average) while Johnstown Castle, Co, Wexford recorded the most with 20.4 hours (103% of average). Conditions will be largely settled over the next week, with good sunshine expected, though later in the week more in the way of cloud may feed into eastern parts.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will generally be moderate to good on Sunday and the early days of next week once early mist and fog clears.
Spraying
Some good opportunities for spraying in the coming days.
Field Conditions
Wlell and moderately drained soils are saturated or close to saturation, and poorly drained soils are waterlogged in parts of the southwest and northwest, with soil moisture deficits (SMDs) generally ranging from -10 mm to 4 mm. With some drier periods forecast over the coming week, all soil SMDs will improve somewhat, with well-drained and moderately drained SMDs increasing to between 1 mm and 6 mm during the next seven days, while poorly drained soil SMDs will range between -6 mm and -1 mm by the end of the period.
