National Forecast
Issued at: 28 January 2026 23:00
TONIGHT
Dry for many early tonight but rain in the south and west will gradually spread northeastwards overnight, heavy in places. However, much of Ulster will remain dry until morning. Rain will be falling on saturated ground and may cause further localised flooding. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in moderate to fresh east to southeast winds, strong at times on eastern coasts.
TOMORROW - Thursday 29th January
Tomorrow morning will be cloudy for most with scattered outbreaks of rain. More persistent rain will move into the southwest by afternoon, spreading northeastwards across the country through the day and turning heavy in places. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, there will be localised flooding. Breezy in moderate to fresh and gusty east to southeast wind, increasing strong at times. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees.
National Outlook
Overview: Low pressure will continue to dominate, bringing further showers or longer spells of rain.
Thursday Night: Rain in Connacht, Ulster and Leinster early on Thursday night. The rain will gradually clear northeastwards overnight and will be followed from the southwest by clear spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Blustery at first with moderate to fresh and gusty southeasterly winds, but winds will ease overnight. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 6 degrees.
Friday: Low pressure is forecast to form near Ireland on Friday. There is some uncertainty in the details, but it's likely that a spell of rain will affect parts of the south and east. With saturated ground conditions and high river levels, further localised flooding is possible. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with light to moderate east to southeast or variable winds.
Saturday: Saturday will start cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. Some patchy rain will linger in the east, but it'll become drier with some sunny spells elsewhere. Highest temperatures of 6 to 9 degrees with light to moderate northerly or variable winds.
Sunday (St. Brigid's Day): Cloudy with outbreaks of rain moving northeast. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with light to moderate southeasterly winds.
Bank Holiday Monday: Mainly cloudy with further outbreaks of rain at times. Highest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees with moderate easterly winds.
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.