The extended range forecast, which includes the monthly and seasonal forecasts, can at times provide an insight into weather patterns in the months ahead. However, they should not be used for specific planning purposes as they have generally low skill compared with the 10-day forecast. This is because forecasts beyond one week become increasingly uncertain due to the chaotic nature of the atmosphere. Further information can be found here: Monthly and seasonal forecast explained.
Images: Shutterstock/gabriel12. Met Éireann HQ during Storm Emma 2018
Issued: 21/08/2026 13:00
Week 1 – Monday 24th August to Sunday 30th August
There is a signal for low pressure to dominate with rainfall amounts generally above average for the time of year, particularly in the South and East. Temperatures are generally forecast to be a little above average for late summer. Rainfall is expected to be above average across the South and East.
Week 2 – Monday 31st August to Sunday 06th September
A similar story for early autumn with low pressure to the north of the country, expected to be dominant, at least for the early days of September. Conditions may become a little more settled, though. Temperatures will be average for the time of year, possibly a little bit above in the south. Rainfall is expected to come in close to average too.
Week 3 – Monday 07th September to Sunday 13th September
There is signal that low pressure may once again track to the northwest of Ireland. Temperatures are forecast to be close to or perhaps slightly higher than normal across southern and eastern areas. Rainfall figures are indicated to be close to average.
Week 4 – Monday 14th September to Sunday 20th September
Confidence is low this far out. There is, however, an indication that it may be slightly milder but also slightly wetter than usual, using the most up-to-date guidance.
Seasonal Outlook for September, October and November (SON)
The signal from the C3S seasonal models for Ireland during the SON period is for above average temperatures. Rainfall amounts will be close to or lower than normal in September but we will see a transition to wetter, more unsettled conditions in October and November.
Mean temperatures during SON are signalled to be above average overall. Temperatures are likely to trend between 0.5 and 1.0°C above average through the three months.
The rainfall forecast across SON varies. There is potential for normal or slightly drier than normal conditions during September. However, there is a signal for wetter than average conditions in October and November.
The sea surface temperatures around Irish coasts are expected to be above average during SON, trending 0.5 to 2.0°C degrees higher than normal generally. Sea surface temperatures are expected to be highest in comparison to average during September.