Forecast issued at: Sunday 11th October 2026 12:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts were close to or just below average across much of the country, ranging from 79% to 104% of average. However, totals were well below average in the south, ranging from 9% to 54%. The highest accumulation of rainfall was recorded at Malin Head, Co. Donegal, with 29.7mm (97% of its average). The least amount of rain was recorded at Roches Point, Co. Cork, with 2.2mm of rain (9% of its average). The weather over the coming seven days will be mixed with rain or showers at times as well as some dry periods. As a result, rainfall amounts will generally be below average, with the least amount of rainfall expected in the south.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past seven days were close to or slightly above average by between 0 and 1.6 degrees, with values ranging from 10.9 to 13.6 degrees. Soil temperatures were also above average, ranging from 12.2 to 14.8 degrees, which is between 1.8 and 3.8 degrees above average. Looking at the week ahead, temperatures will initially be milder than average before becoming cooler and closer to average later in the week. As a result, for the coming seven day period, overall mean air temperatures are expected to range from 10 to 14 degrees which is between 0 and 2 degrees above average. Mean soil temperatures will continue above average.
Sunshine
Sunshine over the past week varied with some stations seeing below average sunshine amounts while others saw close to or just above average amounts. Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry, recorded the least amount of sunshine with 9.2 hours (43% of average), while Dublin Airport recorded the most with 29.3 hours (116% of average). With mixed conditions forecast for the coming week, sunshine amounts are expected to be close to average for the time of year.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will vary this week with mixed conditions forecast. The best opportunities will be on Tuesday afternoon away from showers and on Wednesday.
Spraying
Opportunities for spraying will generally be limited over the coming week with spells of rain or showers and breezy conditions. The best opportunity for spraying will be on Tuesday afternoon as showers become isolated and winds ease.
Field Conditions
Most soils are saturated with some poorly drained soils waterlogged, with Soil Moisture Deficits (SMDs) generally ranging from -10mm to 2mm, though some light soils in the south are currently trafficable with SMDs in those soils of 2 to 7mm. With mixed conditions forecast for the coming week, there is little change expected in the soil conditions.
