Forecast issued at: Friday 09th October 2026 13:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts were about average across much of the country. However, totals were above average in western coastal parts of Connact and in parts of east Leinter. Meanwhile, there was only half the normal rainfall along much of the south coast. The highest accumulation was recorded at Bellmullet, Co Mayo with 44.8mm (150% of average). The least amount of rain was in the southeast with 12.7mm of rain (or 50% of average). The weather over the coming week will be mixed this week with rain or showers at times with most parts of the country receiving average amounts of rainfall, though expected values will be slightly below in the far south and southeast, and higher than normal in the northwest.
Temperatures
Temperatures over the past seven days were close to or slightly above average, with mean values of 10.7 to 13.5 degrees Celsius. Temperatures will fluctuate this week, with some mild days and some cooler days, and on average values are expected to be a degree or two above normal. Soil temperatures are above normal, ranging between 12.7 and 14.9 degrees Celsius.
Sunshine
Sunshine over the past seven days was generally a bit below normal for many, though it was slightly above at Cork airport and in the northwest. It was sunniest at Cork Airport, where there were 26.6 hours of sunshine. The least amount of sunshine (15.3hours) was at Malin Head. With changeable weather expected this week, sunshine amounts will likely be slightly below normal.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be good between the showers today and tomorrow, and variable next week.
Spraying
Opportunities for spraying will be limited with spells of rain or showers. The best opportunity for spraying will be later on Saturday, or early Sunday in the northeast.
Field Conditions
Some light soils near the south coast are trafficable at the moment. However, most soils are saturated, and poorly drained and moderate drained soils are generally saturated or waterlogged. Due to rain and showers this week, field conditions are forecast to deteriorate in the next seven days with soils saturated or waterlogged, and most poorly drained soils becoming generally waterlogged.
