Forecast issued at: Saturday 27th June 2026 12:00
Rain
Over the last week, rainfall amounts have generally been below average across the country, with many parts of the midlands, east and south seeing less than 10mm of rain. It was wetter, however, in the northwest due to thunderstorm activity. Belmullet recorded 27.3mm which equates to 160% of average. With the return of more unsettled conditions generally, rainfall amounts are expected to be wetter than average in much of the northern half of the country with 20mm to 45mm of rain. However, it will be drier than normal in many southern parts with 15mm or less, though west Kerry may see around 20mm.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures have been significantly above average in most areas, ranging between 0.9 to 5.4 degrees above normal. The highest temperature was recorded at Shannon Airport with 19.9 degrees (4.8 degrees above average). It was cooler in the north, where Malin Head, Co. Donegal recorded 14.6 (0.9 degrees of average). Over the next week, temperatures will be noticeably cooler compared to late, ranging average or just above (by 1 or 2 degrees). Temperatures are expected to range between 14 and 17 degrees, warmest in the east.
Sunshine
It was sunnier than normal across the country during the last week. The southeast was the sunniest location with 83.1 hours of sunshine recorded (223% of the norm). The least sunny location as compared to the climatological norm was Bellmullet, Co Mayo, where 45.2 hours of sunshine was recorded (130% of the norm).As the weather turns more unsettled for the coming week, sunshine amounts will likely return to below average.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions will deteriorate over the coming days. While eastern counties will have some opportunties tomorrow, conditions will be limited further west as further heavy showers are forecast. As we move back into a Atlantic regime early next week, conditions will limited as further spells of rain or showers are forecast.
Spraying
Spraying opportunities will become more limited over the next few days as spells of rain and showers are forecast.
Field Conditions
Blight advisory for Ireland.Conditions favourable to the spread of potato blight are expected to develop tonight (Saturday night) and continue for a time on Sunday.
Further Comments
A Condition Orange High Fire Risk notice has been issued until 1800 27th June 2026.Arising from current weather patterns and high temperatures a high fire risk is deemed to exist in all areas where hazardous fuels such as dead grasses and shrub fuels such as heather and gorse exist.
