National Forecast

Issued at: 23 May 2026 10:00

TODAY - Saturday 23rd May

Dry with spells of hazy sunshine for most, but cloudier conditions will persist in the west and northwest. Highest temperatures generally of 17 to 21 degrees, warmest in Leinster, but a little cooler near western and southern coasts with light to moderate south to southwest breezes.

TONIGHT

Tonight, while most areas will remain dry with clear periods, cloud will continue to increase over northwest areas with the odd spot of light rain or drizzle. Mist and fog patches will form towards morning in the south too in light or variable southerly breezes. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 12 degrees.

TOMORROW - Sunday 24th May

Tomorrow, Sunday will bring a warm day with spells of sunshine. Cloudier skies with patchy drizzle will affect the northwest and north at first, and a few sea fog patches may drift onto the south and east coast. Highest temperatures of 17 to 23 degrees, in just light southerly or variable breezes.

National Outlook

Overview: Temperatures will continue to trend upwards with warm or very warm conditions. High pressure will bring mostly dry and settled weather too.

Sunday night: A clear and dry night in-store with patches of mist, fog and sea fog forming towards morning. Some cloud possible in the north-west too. Mild, with lowest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in light or variable southerly breezes, falling calm in parts.

Monday: A bright start for most, but cloudier for a time to the northwest. Mist and fog patches will linger for a time in the morning before bright and sunny spells develop through the remainder of the day. Highest temperatures of 18 to 25 degrees in light variable breezes for most, though a moderate westerly breeze near the north coast.

Tuesday: Tuesday will start out mostly bright, however, mist and fog patches may linger in places for a time. Warm and sunny spells will become widespread across the day. Winds will become light to moderate northeasterly. Highs of 16 to 24 degrees.

Current indications suggest Wednesday will continue mainly dry with widespread spells of sunshine in a moderate east to southeast wind. However, a few showers can't be ruled out. Highs of 18 to 25 degrees.