Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta
Issued at: 20 February 2026 11:00
TODAY - Friday 20th February
Heavy rain with thundery downpours will continue to sweep eastwards over the country, clearing the east coast by early afternoon. Otherwise, there'll be a mix of sunny spells and isolated heavy showers. Cloud will thicken from the southwest later with outbreaks of rain and drizzle developing in Munster and Connacht this evening. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in moderate to fresh, occasionally strong, west to southwest winds.
TONIGHT
Outbreaks of rain and drizzle in Munster and Connacht will move northeastwards early on tonight. Becoming drier behind the rain, though staying cloudy with patches of mist and drizzle. Mild with lowest temperatures of 5 to 9 degrees in mostly moderate southwest winds.
TOMORROW - Saturday 21st February
A mild, breezy and rather wet day tomorrow with further outbreaks of rain moving northeastwards across the country, turning heavy at times particularly in the west and north. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees with moderate to fresh southwest winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Remaining unsettled with a westerly flow driving spells of rain, showers and blustery conditions eastwards across the country. Staying milder than average for this time of year also.
Saturday night: Rain will clear southeastwards early on. Cloud will linger in the south and east, with clear spells and isolated showers developing in the north and west. Remaining mild with lowest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds.
Sunday: Bright and blustery with scattered showers, becoming heavier and more persistent for a time through the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees with moderate to fresh, occasionally strong, southwest winds.
Sunday night: Remaining blustery with clear spells and scattered showers, most frequent in the west and southwest. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with fresh to strong west to southwest winds.
Monday: A mostly dry and bright start. Cloud will thicken from the southwest early on with outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading northeastwards through the day. Highest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees with moderate to fresh southwesterly winds.
Tuesday: Likely a cloudy day with further outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Staying mild with highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.
Further outlook: Current indications show a continuation of unsettled conditions with further spells of wet and blustery weather.
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.