Forecast issued at: Sunday 06th September 2026 14:00
Rain
During the past seven days, rainfall accumulations were close to or above average across the country with accumulations between 105% and 200% of average. Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry, recorded the most rainfall with 48mm, while it was driest at Oak Park, Co. Carlow, with 17mm. A changeable Atlantic flow will dominate over the coming week, with rain and showers at times. Rainfall amounts will vary across the country with most areas forecast to see higher than average rainfall, while southern areas may see below average rainfall.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures were above average over the past seven days by between 1.1 to 2.4 degrees, ranging from 14.6 to 16.6 degrees. Mean soil temperatures were also above average ranging from 15.4 to 17.6 degrees, which is between 2.1 and 3 degrees above average. Mean air temperatures are forecast to be close to or up to one degree above average over the coming week, with mean soil temperatures continuing to trend above average.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts were below average over the last seven days, ranging between 46% and 64% of average. Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, saw the most sunshine with 21.6 hours recorded, while it was dullest at Valentia Observatory, Co. Kerry, with 13.2 hours. With changeable conditions forecast over the coming week, sunshine amounts are likely to be close to average.
Drying Conditions
It will be breezy over the coming days with moderate to fresh southerly winds veering westerly, but due to outbreaks of rain and showers at times, drying conditions will generally be moderate or poor.
Spraying
There will be limited opportunities for spraying over the coming days.
Field Conditions
Soil moisture deficits (SMDs) are generally between 10mm and 40mm in the south and east with some restriction to growth continuing in soils despite recent rainfall accumulations. SMDs are generally between -9mm and 1mm in the north and west where well and moderately drained soils are saturated and poorly drained soils are waterlogged. There is unlikely to be much change in SMDs over the coming seven days with the driest soils continuing in the east and south while soils in the west and northwest will be saturated or waterlogged.
Further Comments
A potato blight advisory is in effect. Weather conditions conducive to the spread of potato blight will affect Ireland on Sunday (6th September) and Monday (7th September). Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
