Forecast issued at: Sunday 01st February 2026 13:00
Rain
Over the past week, rainfall amounts have been well above average in many areas, especially in the south and east. Totals of over 3 to 4x the average rainfall were recorded Leinster this past week. Elsewhere, totals generally ranged between 25 and 50mm which is between 90% and 200% of average. Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford recorded the most of the synoptic stations with 100mm, which is almost 5 times its average for the time of year. The coming week will be unsettled with spells of rain across the south and east especially. Over 2.5 to 3 times the average amount of rain fall is expected. Accumulations of 30 to 60mm are possible in these areas. Elsewhere, rainfall accumulations will be generally less than 15mm or below 50-75% of normal.
Temperatures
Mean air temperatures over the past week were mostly above average, ranging from 5.8 degrees at Knock/Ireland West Airport, Co. Mayo and 7.5 degrees at Roche's Point, Co. Cork. This is roughly 0.7 to 1.7 degrees above average.
Over the coming week temperatures are expected to be average or slightly above. Southern fringes of Munster and eastern parts of Leinster are likely to be a degree or so above average. Mean soil temperatures will likely continue above normal.
Sunshine
Sunshine amounts in the east and south were generally below normal recording between 37 to 67% of average. Amounts were higher in the far west with 13.9 hours recorded in Kerry and 16.7 recorded in Mayo which is roughly 115 to 134% of average. Sunshine amounts will likely continue to be variable over the coming week with the best of the sunshine in the west.
Drying Conditions
Drying conditions today are likely to be good but they will deteriorate again from tomorrow with spells of rain from Monday evening continuing through the week in the east and south-eastin particular. The best chance of drying will be in the far north-west but opportunities will still be limited.
Spraying
Opportunities for spraying will be limited over the coming days due spells of rain and drizzle at times. The best opportunity is likely to be later in the day on Sunday as the rain clears north-eastwards and largely dry conditions follow.
Field Conditions
All poorly drained soils, as well as moderately drained soils in many parts of Leinster, are waterlogged. All other soils are saturated. Little change in soil conditions is expected over the coming week. All poorly drained soils are expected to remain waterlogged.
Forecast maps and meteograms can be found on Blight Forecast.
