Forecast issued at: Sunday 08th November 2026 11:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts were well below average, ranging between just 1% of average and 38% of average. The lowest amount of rainfall was 0.4mm (1% of average), recorded at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry while the highest amount of rainfall recorded was 6.9mm (24% of average) at Cork airport. Over the coming week, there'll be a bit more rainfall, particularly in the southof the country as rain is expected from Monday and will extend to most of the country on Tuesday before becoming confined to the south again on Wednesday. Therefore, rainfall amounts are expected to be near or above average for the southeast for the next week, ranging between 71% and 193% of average for this time of year. Elsewhere, rainfall amounts are expected to be well below average, ranging between 1% and 58% of average for this time of year, driest to the north of the country.
Temperatures
Over the past week, mean air temperatures have been near or below average for this time of year, ranging from 1.6 degrees below average and 0.5 degrees above average for this time of year. Generally it was coldest in the midlands and warmer along the coasts. The highest mean air temperature over the past seven days was recorded at Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford with 9.6 degrees (0,3 degrees above average) while the lowest mean air temperature wa recorded at Gurteen, Co. Tipperary with 6.9 degrees (1.5 degrees below average). Over the past seven days, mean soil temperatures were near or above average for this time of year, ranging from the average for this time of year to 2.8 degrees above average. The coming week will see variable temperatures, with milder temperatures for a time midweek before it becomes cooler later in the week. As such, mean air temperatures will vary between 1 degree below average and two degrees above average, milder near southern and eastern coasts generally. Soil temperautes will decrease closer to the long-term average, but will still be above average in places.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were close to or above normal over the past seven days, ranging between 90% and 240% of average for this time of year, generally sunnier in the west. The most sunshine hours were recorded in Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry with 36.1 hours (240% of average) while the least amount of sunshine was recorded at casement areodrome with 16.3 hours (90% of average). Over the coming week, there will be sunny periods at times, prticlarly in the north and northwest, but overall, cloudier than average conditions are expected.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will be limited over the coming days due to either slack winds and cooler temperatures or rainfall. The best drying conditions will be today (Sunday) and tomorrow (Monday). Rain and drizzle will begin to push in from the southwest on Monday however, and extend over Munster with rain in many areas on Tuesday, though parts of north Ulster may stay dry. The rain will become confined to the south on Wednesday and from Thursday onwards, it will be somewhat drier, but colder.
Spraying
There will be good opportunities for spraying at times today (Sunday), and tomorrow (Monday) away from the south, with mainly dry weather in store and light to moderate easterly or variable winds.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) for well and moderately drained soils are between 0mm and 6mm, highest in parts of the south so light soils are trafficable. All poorly drained soils are saturated however. There will be very little change in soil moisture levels over the coming week as there will be fair amount of dry weather, but rain in many areas on Tuesday.
