Forecast issued at: Friday 05th December 2025 15:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts over the past week were generally above average, ranging between 89% and 219% of normal. The highest rainfall was recorded at Valentia Observatory at 83.7mm. Roches Point recorded the least rainfall with 24.2mm. The coming week will remain unsettled and changeable with spells of rain and showers extending from the Atlantic. Rainfall totals will be close to or above average across the country with the wettest conditions expected in the west and the driest in the east.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past week were close to or slightly below average for the time of year, ranging from 4.7 to 7.5 degrees, which is between normal and one degree below. Soil temperatures were generally within a degree of average, ranging from 5.4 degrees in the east to 8.3 degrees in the southwest. The coming week will be milder with mean air temperatures expected to be 2 or 3 degrees above average, ranging from 7 to 11 degrees. Soil temperatures will likely remain similar, though they may increase slightly.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were above average for most of the country over the last week, with the exception of west and southwest coasts. Sunshine amounts ranged from 4.2 hours at Belmullet, Co. Mayo (42% of average) to 25.3 hours at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford (192% of average). Over the coming few days, sunshine amounts are likely to trend closer to or below average with unsettled and changeable conditions forecast, especially near Atlantic coasts.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will remain poor throughout due to frequent rain or showers. Limited sunshine and saturated ground will further restrict drying potential.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will remain limited, due to unsettled and, at times, breezy conditions.
Field Conditions
Soils are currently saturated nationwide, with poorly drained soils waterlogged. No improvements in soil conditions are expected in the week ahead with saturated conditions persisting across all soil types.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
