Forecast issued at: Friday 23rd January 2026 11:00
Rain
Rainfall amounts varied across the country over the past week with 65 to 90% of the average recorded in the north-west to between 160 and 220% of the average in the south and east. The most rain was recorded in Leinster with 267mm recorded across central counties while the driest was in north Connacht with just over 19mm recorded. Unsettled conditions are likely to continue through the next seven days, with between 100 and 400% of the average expected, generally highest in the east.
Temperatures
Temperatures over the past week were mostly below the average for the time of year, ranging 3.8 degrees at Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo to 6.4 degrees at both Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry and Roche's Point, Co. Cork. Mean soil temperatures are generally close to or above average, ranging from 4 to 6.2 degrees which is between 0.6 degrees below normal to 1.3 degrees above. Temperatures will fluctuate a little over the coming week but overall will be average or within a degree of normal. Little change is expected in mean soil temperatures over the coming week.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were generally below average for the eastern half of the country but above average acorss western fringes. Western Munster and Connacht recorded the most with over 14 and over 15 hours. The lowest was across east Leinster with just 4.9 hours recorded in Dublin. The coming week will be unsettled with plenty of cloud at times so sunshine totals are likely to be below normal.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be generally poor over the coming week with showers or longer spells of rain.
Spraying
Opportunities for spraying will be very limited over the coming days due to the unsettled weather pattern.
Field Conditions
All poorly drained soils along with some moderately drained soils, mainly in the north and east, are waterlogged while all other soils are saturated. With unsettled conditions over the coming week, more moderately drained soils are expected to become waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
