National Forecast
Issued at: 29 January 2026 05:00
TODAY - Thursday 29th January
Mostly cloudy this morning with scattered outbreaks of rain, though it will be dry for a time in Ulster. More persistent rain will move into the southwest by afternoon, spreading northeastwards across the country through the day and turning heavy in places. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, there will be some localised flooding. Breezy in moderate to fresh and gusty southeast winds, strong at times. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees.
TONIGHT
Tonight, outbreaks of rain will continue, most persistent in Ulster and Leinster. The rain will gradually ease and become patchier overnight. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Blustery with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees.
TOMORROW - Friday 30th January
Outbreaks of rain and drizzle at first tomorrow. A more persistent and heavier spell of rain will spread from the south through the morning and afternoon. Due to saturated soils and high river levels, there will be ongoing potential for localised flooding. Moderate to fresh southeast winds will ease light variable in the west and south through the day. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees.
National Outlook
Overview: Unsettled with further spells of rain and showers.
Friday night: Rain will gradually become lighter and patchier through Friday night, with occasional clear spells developing. Lowest temperatures generally of 1 to 4 degrees, but falling lower locally under longer clear spells with frost and ice possible. Light to moderate variable winds will be fresher for a time in the northeast.
Saturday: A cloudy start to the day with lingering patches of rain and drizzle. Any rain will slowly clear through the day with scattered showers and sunny spells following from the southwest. Highest temperatures of 7 to 11 degrees in light to moderate southwesterly or variable winds.
Saturday night: It will turn cloudy again overnight with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading from the southwest. Some northeastern areas may stay dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 5 degrees in light to moderate west to southwest winds.
Sunday (St. Brigid's Day): Sunday will start off quite cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle. The rain will clear northeastwards through the day with sunny spells and isolated showers following. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in light to moderate northwesterly winds.
Bank Holiday Monday: A cloudy day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. There is a chance that a more persistent spell of rain will spread from the south later in the day. A blustery day in fresh and gusty easterly winds. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees.
Further outlook: Remaining unsettled with nearby low pressure likely to bring rain or showers each day.
Temperature circle (°C): maximum and minimum temperature forecast for each day. Wind symbol (km/h): arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing. The weather and wind icons: for the time of maximum temperature and minimum temperature.