National Forecast
Issued at: 07 March 2026 05:30
TODAY - Saturday 7th March
Mostly dry today, Saturday, with variable amounts of cloud and sunshine. Isolated light showers are possible in western and southern counties and the lengthiest sunny spells will be across parts of the east and northeast. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds, fresher near Atlantic coasts.
TONIGHT
Largely dry with variable cloud and clear spells at first tonight. Cloud will thicken in the west overnight bringing a few patches of light rain and drizzle to western and southwestern coastal parts by morning. Lowest temperatures of -1 to +4 degrees generally, but a little milder in Atlantic coastal regions, in light to moderate south to southeast winds, fresher near Atlantic coasts.
TOMORROW - Sunday 8th March
Mainly dry with sunny spells across the midlands and east at first tomorrow, Sunday, although there is the chance of the odd spot of light rain or drizzle in eastern coastal parts. Mostly cloudy conditions further west, with more persistent rain developing and slowly extending eastwards as the day goes on. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds, fresher near Atlantic coasts.
National Outlook
Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees in mainly light, variable breezes.
Monday: Mostly cloudy and damp to begin on Monday with scattered patches of rain and drizzle. Sunny spells will develop as the day goes on, as the rain and drizzle eases. Highest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in light, mainly westerly, breezes. Mainly dry with clear spells for a time on Monday night but thickening cloud and outbreaks of rain and drizzle will spread from the Atlantic overnight. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 5 degrees, coldest in the east, in light to moderate southerly winds, fresher near Atlantic coasts.
Tuesday: Cloudy or becoming mostly cloudy on Tuesday morning with outbreaks of rain and drizzle continuing to spread eastwards over the country, turning heavier in the west and southwest later. Becoming breezier as the day goes on, with southerly winds increasing moderate to fresh and gusty. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees. Wet and breezy for a time on Tuesday night with widespread rain for time, gradually clearing eastwards overnight followed by clear spells and isolated showers, mainly in the west and north. Moderate to fresh southerly winds will veer southwest to west. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees.
Wednesday: Mostly dry with sunny spells to begin across the midlands and east. Scattered blustery showers in the west will spread eastwards through the morning and early afternoon. The showers will become increasingly isolated towards evening. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees in moderate to fresh and gusty westerly winds.
Further Outlook: Atlantic low pressure will continue to drive our weather pattern bringing generally changeable and unsettled conditions with spells of wet and windy weather interspersed with drier, brighter and more showery interludes.
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.