Last updated Tuesday, 3 February 2026 at 11:35 UTC (11:35 IST)
Thursday 1 January 2026
Ireland lay within in a mainly fresh to strong west to northwest airflow between a high-pressure system to the southeast of Greenland and a low-pressure system over Norway. Patchy rain moved southwards and cleared during the morning. Dry and bright conditions followed in the afternoon with a few isolated showers. Later in the evening, further outbreaks of rain spread south from the north.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 3.6 mm Markree Castle, Co Sligo (3% of its monthly LTA) |
-0.5 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-2.7°C from its LTA) |
9.3 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (-0.5°C from its LTA) |
32 knots (59 km/h) Near Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
42 knots (78 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Friday 2 January 2026
Ireland lay in a fresh to strong northerly airflow. Cloud and patchy rain over the southern half of the country cleared away during the morning leaving a day of sunny spells and scattered showers, mainly in the North and the West with some falls of sleet or snow. Mostly moderate northwesterly winds, fresher in the North and Northwest. Clear skies overnight with frost and ice in places. Scattered showers continued, mainly in the North and Northwest with further falls of sleet and snow. Largely dry elsewhere.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 4.2 mm Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal (4% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.8 °C Dunsany, Co Meath and Moore Park, Co Cork (-3.4°C from its LTA) |
8.3 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (-1.5°C from its LTA) |
39 knots (72 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
49 knots (91 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Saturday 3 January 2026
Ireland lay in a fresh to strong northerly airflow between a high-pressure system southeast of Greenland and a low-pressure system over the Baltic Sea. The morning began with widespread frost, ice and some lying snow. There were extended dry and sunny periods, but scattered wintry showers continued through the day, mainly affecting the North and Northwest. Further frosty conditions developed again during the evening.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 4.0 mm Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal (3% of its monthly LTA) |
-3.5 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-5.7°C from its LTA) |
6.6 °C Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo (-2.3°C from its LTA) |
35 knots (65 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
47 knots (87 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Sunday 4 January 2026
Ireland lay in a mostly moderate to fresh north to northwest airflow between a high-pressure system west of Iceland and a low-pressure system over the Baltic Sea. The Southeast stayed dry and mostly sunny, while scattered wintry showers affected much of the country, with some accumulations in the North, West and South. During the night, wintry showers persisted mainly in the Northwest, with patches of fog and freezing fog developing.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 8.7 mm Finner (coastal), Co Donegal (7% of its monthly LTA) |
-5.3 °C Athenry, Co Galway (-7.9°C from its LTA) |
6.7 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (-3.1°C from its LTA) |
29 knots (54 km/h) Near Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
42 knots (78 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Monday 5 January 2026
Ireland lay in a moderate to strong northerly airflow between a high-pressure system south of Iceland and a low-pressure system over the North Sea. The day began with persistent frost and patches of fog and freezing fog. Skies were mostly dry and clear, with isolated wintry showers near the North and Northwest. Occasional wintry showers lingered in the North and Northwest overnight.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 5.9 mm Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal (5% of its monthly LTA) |
-4.5 °C Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin and Gurteen, Co Tipperary (-6.7°C from its LTA) |
7.4 °C Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo (-1.5°C from its LTA) |
31 knots (57 km/h) Near Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
42 knots (78 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Tuesday 6 January 2026
Ireland lay between a high-pressure system near the Azores and a low-pressure system between Scotland and Iceland, generating a moderate to strong westerly airflow. A warm front moved eastwards across the country. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle spread eastwards during the morning and afternoon, clearing later to sunny spells and scattered showers. By nightfall, it was mainly clear and dry with an odd shower in the North and West.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 14.8 mm Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (11% of its monthly LTA) |
-3.3 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-5.5°C from its LTA) |
10.1 °C Newport (coastal), Co Mayo (1.5°C from its LTA) |
40 knots (74 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
51 knots (94 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 7 January 2026
A low-pressure system off the west coast of Scotland generated a moderate to strong northwesterly airflow. Westerly winds in the early morning turned southerly later, becoming variable by night. Cloud covered most areas apart from the far South. Rain affected the Southwest in the morning, clearing eastwards, with scattered showers after mid-morning.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 6.0 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (3% of its monthly LTA) |
2.3 °C Dunsany, Co Meath (0.6°C from its LTA) |
10.9 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (1.1°C from its LTA) |
36 knots (67 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
43 knots (80 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Thursday 8 January 2026
An occluded front associated with a complex low-pressure system south of Iceland tracked northeastwards. Storm Goretti moved eastwards to the south of the country. Rain and showers affected the South, extending to the Midlands and the East later. Winds were mainly westerly, later becoming variable. Cloudy conditions prevailed for much of the day.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 15.0 mm Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (11% of its monthly LTA) |
0.0 °C Mullingar, Co Westmeath (-1.7°C from its LTA) |
8.6 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (-1.2°C from its LTA) |
30 knots (56 km/h) Near Gale Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
36 knots (67 km/h) Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork and Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
Friday 9 January 2026
Storm Goretti extended a moderate to strong north to northwest airflow over Ireland, with frontal troughs embedded in the flow. Frost and ice formed overnight and cleared in the morning. It was a bright day with spells of sunshine and scattered heavy showers, mainly affecting Atlantic counties. The showers included rain, hail and sleet, with snow on higher ground, and isolated thunderstorms.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 10.2 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (6% of its monthly LTA) |
-3.3 °C Dunsany, Co Meath and Ballyhaise, Co Cavan (-4.9°C from its LTA) |
8.7 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (-1.1°C from its LTA) |
29 knots (54 km/h) Near Gale Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
42 knots (78 km/h) Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
Saturday 10 January 2026
Ireland lay in a mostly moderate to strong northwesterly airflow with low pressure systems to the northwest of Scotland and in the mid-Atlantic. A frontal system approached from the west. Frost and freezing fog cleared slowly in parts of the Midlands. Scattered showers affected the North and West, with dry and sunny spells elsewhere. Rain and drizzle spread from the west later, while many eastern areas stayed dry until evening. Wet and windy conditions followed overnight with mist and coastal fog.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 9.8 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (6% of its monthly LTA) |
-4.8 °C Ballyhaise, Co Cavan (-6.6°C from its LTA) |
10.4 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (0.6°C from its LTA) |
30 knots (56 km/h) Near Gale Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
42 knots (78 km/h) Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
Sunday 11 January 2026
Ireland lay in a very strong southerly airflow with a complex low-pressure system to the northwest. Showers and outbreaks of rain and drizzle occurred in the morning, becoming lighter and patchier later. A spell of rain spread northeastwards during the afternoon, followed by scattered showers and patchy rain overnight, with further rain affecting the Northwest early.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 20.4 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (12% of its monthly LTA) |
5.7 °C Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal (2.1°C from its LTA) |
13.6 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (5.4°C from its LTA) |
39 knots (72 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
50 knots (93 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Monday 12 January 2026
Ireland lay in a very strong southwesterly airflow with a low-pressure system to the northwest of Scotland. The day started wet, with showers and sunny spells mainly in the western half. More widespread and intense showers developed later, particularly in the West and Northwest, with isolated thunderstorms along Atlantic coasts. Showers and clear spells followed, becoming cloudier overnight with rain spreading from the west.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 10.8 mm Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (10% of its monthly LTA) |
3.8 °C Claremorris, Co Mayo (1.8°C from its LTA) |
11.9 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (2.8°C from its LTA) |
30 knots (56 km/h) Near Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
39 knots (72 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Tuesday 13 January 2026
Ireland lay in a mainly moderate to fresh westerly airflow between two low-pressure systems, with a front moving eastwards. Rain cleared eastwards during the morning, followed by sunshine and isolated showers. The night was mostly dry with clear spells, apart from isolated coastal drizzle and some frost.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 5.6 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (5% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.7 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-3.9°C from its LTA) |
9.8 °C Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (1.2°C from its LTA) |
26 knots (48 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
32 knots (59 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 14 January 2026
Ireland lay under a ridge of high pressure with a freshening southwesterly airflow as an active front approached. Scattered showers affected the West early, before a band of rain moved eastwards across most areas. A clearance followed in the evening, with showers easing in the East and South by nightfall.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 16.4 mm Newport (coastal), Co Mayo (10% of its monthly LTA) |
-2.3 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-4.5°C from its LTA) |
10.1 °C Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway and Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (0.9°C from its LTA) |
32 knots (59 km/h) Near Gale Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
40 knots (74 km/h) Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway and Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Thursday 15 January 2026
A complex low-pressure system southwest of Iceland generated a strong and gusty southwesterly airflow. Showery troughs mainly affected Atlantic areas. Scattered showers affected much of the West during the day, later spreading eastwards. Southerly to southwesterly winds dominated, later backing, with generally good visibility.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 7.8 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (4% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.1 °C Dublin Airport (coastal), Co Dublin and Moore Park, Co Cork (-3.6°C from its LTA) |
10.1 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (0.3°C from its LTA) |
28 knots (52 km/h) Near Gale Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
39 knots (72 km/h) Mace Head (coastal), Co Galway |
Friday 16 January 2026
Low pressure generated a mostly moderate to fresh southeasterly airflow. Mist and fog cleared early, followed by a bright day for most, with scattered showers in parts of the South and East, heaviest over the East during the afternoon and extending into the North overnight.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 8.2 mm Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (6% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.8 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-3.3°C from its LTA) |
10.2 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (2.0°C from its LTA) |
24 knots (44 km/h) Strong Breeze Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork and Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
40 knots (74 km/h) Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
Saturday 17 January 2026
A mature low-pressure system off the south coast extended a mostly moderate to fresh cyclonic airflow. Mist and fog occurred overnight and in the morning. There was a mix of cloud, sunny spells and scattered showers, heaviest in the East and North. Drier conditions prevailed in the western half, with showers becoming more isolated in the evening.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 4.0 mm Dublin Airport (coastal), Co Dublin (6% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.3 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-3.5°C from its LTA) |
8.4 °C Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (-0.2°C from its LTA) |
17 knots (31 km/h) Fresh Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
21 knots (39 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Sunday 18 January 2026
A large low-pressure system near Greenland generated a light to moderate southeasterly airflow. Mist and fog patches formed overnight, with a status yellow fog warning in place. Bright spells developed through the day, with some showers mainly in eastern areas. Cloud increased from the west later, with rain spreading in from the Atlantic.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 13.4 mm Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (8% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.0 °C Oak Park, Co Carlow (-3.0°C from its LTA) |
10.4 °C Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin (2.4°C from its LTA) |
24 knots (44 km/h) Strong Breeze Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
30 knots (56 km/h) Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
Monday 19 January 2026
An occluded front associated with a broad low-pressure system lay over the country. There was a southerly airflow ahead of the front and a northwesterly airflow behind. A very cloudy day with widespread rain and showers in the morning, moving northwards in the afternoon, clearing in the South by evening. Fresh to strong and gusty east to southeast winds developed, with gales on southern coasts.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 14.5 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (14% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.2 °C Mullingar, Co Westmeath (-2.9°C from its LTA) |
9.6 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (-0.2°C from its LTA) |
30 knots (56 km/h) Near Gale Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
41 knots (76 km/h) Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork |
Tuesday 20 January 2026
A low-pressure system west of Valentia generated a fresh to near gale force southeasterly airflow. Rain and blustery conditions advanced northeastwards during the morning. A brief clearance followed with isolated showers, before further rain pushed into the Southwest later. The night brought a mix of cloud and clear spells with patchy rain.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 20.8 mm Moore Park, Co Cork (19% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.5 °C Mount Dillon, Co Roscommon (-3.0°C from its LTA) |
9.5 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork and Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork (-0.3°C from its LTA) |
36 knots (67 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
50 knots (93 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 21 January 2026
Ireland lay in a strong southeast to south airflow with a complex low-pressure system to the west. Rain affected the Southwest early and spread across the country with scattered showers. Breezy conditions developed. Showers and longer spells of rain affected the West and East overnight, with areas of fog.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 19.8 mm Cork Airport (coastal), Co Cork (15% of its monthly LTA) |
2.5 °C Knock Airport, Co Mayo and Mullingar, Co Westmeath (1.0°C from its LTA) |
11.4 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (1.6°C from its LTA) |
35 knots (65 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
42 knots (78 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Thursday 22 January 2026
Low pressure northwest of Ireland generated a mostly fresh to near gale force cyclonic airflow. Showers and outbreaks of rain and drizzle affected many areas early, with fog patches. Cloudy and misty conditions prevailed across the North and East, while drier and brighter conditions developed further west. Rain cleared northwards overnight, leaving scattered showers and clear spells, with mist and fog forming.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 11.5 mm Dublin Airport (coastal), Co Dublin (18% of its monthly LTA) |
-1.6 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-3.8°C from its LTA) |
10.2 °C Belmullet (coastal), Co Mayo (1.3°C from its LTA) |
33 knots (61 km/h) Near Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
43 knots (80 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Friday 23 January 2026
Ireland lay in an easterly airflow with a low-pressure system south of Mizen Head. Cloud increased by midday with rain and drizzle pushing northwestwards. Overcast conditions continued, with rain and drizzle later confined mainly to the South and Southeast. Moderate to fresh east to northeast winds were strongest along southern and southeastern coasts.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 23.6 mm Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork (23% of its monthly LTA) |
-2.7 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-4.9°C from its LTA) |
9.4 °C Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork (0.1°C from its LTA) |
36 knots (67 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
43 knots (80 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Saturday 24 January 2026
A low-pressure system southwest of Britain generated a fresh to gale force easterly airflow. A very cloudy and wet day with outbreaks of rain affecting the South, West and East, later reaching the North. Drier patches developed in the South by late evening. Moderate to fresh easterly winds prevailed, strongest along eastern and northeastern coasts. Fog patches formed in parts of the West, East, Midlands and Northwest.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 29.2 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (28% of its monthly LTA) |
2.7 °C Cork Airport (coastal), Co Cork (-0.4°C from its LTA) |
9.1 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (-0.7°C from its LTA) |
39 knots (72 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
49 knots (91 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Sunday 25 January 2026
A complex low-pressure system lay directly over Ireland, generating a fresh to strong cyclonic airflow. A cloudy day with light to moderate winds and rain moving westwards, drier in the South by midday. Scattered showers followed during the evening and overnight.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 9.2 mm Ballyhaise, Co Cavan (9% of its monthly LTA) |
0.0 °C Cork Airport (coastal), Co Cork (-3.1°C from its LTA) |
10.0 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork and Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (0.2°C from its LTA) |
44 knots (81 km/h) Strong Gale Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
54 knots (100 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Monday 26 January 2026
A large steering low centred to the south of Greenland in the North Atlantic generated a strengthening southeasterly airflow over Ireland. An associated occluding system tracked northeastwards across the country during Monday. The day was generally cloudy and wet, with fog patches persisting at times through the day and into the evening, particularly in the West. Rain moved northeastwards across Ireland during the morning, clearing by late afternoon and giving way to showers and some clear spells. Later in the evening, rain associated with Storm Chandra spread across Ireland from the southeast and continued overnight. Light and variable winds became easterly overnight, strengthening to fresh to strong and gusty conditions.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 25.1 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (24% of its monthly LTA) |
2.3 °C Claremorris, Co Mayo (0.3°C from its LTA) |
11.0 °C Valentia Observatory (coastal), Co Kerry (1.2°C from its LTA) |
37 knots (69 km/h) Gale Force Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin |
48 knots (89 km/h) Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin |
Tuesday 27 January 2026 Storm Chandra
Gale to strong gale-force easterly winds affected Ireland as a low-pressure system, Storm Chandra, with a minimum pressure of 957.7 hPa recorded at Buoy M3 off the Cork coast at 08 UTC, approached the country. The system tracked northwards across Ireland during the day. Heavy rainfall and strong winds spread northwards from the south overnight and into the early morning. A brief clearance followed later in the morning before showers became widespread again, with some areas experiencing further heavy falls.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 35.4 mm Phoenix Park, Co Dublin (54% of its monthly LTA) |
2.7 °C Knock Airport, Co Mayo (1.2°C from its LTA) |
10.3 °C Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (1.7°C from its LTA) |
56 knots (104 km/h) Violent Storm Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
70 knots (130 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Wednesday 28 January 2026
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| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 8.4 mm Cork Airport (coastal), Co Cork (6% of its monthly LTA) |
2.2 °C Knock Airport, Co Mayo (0.7°C from its LTA) |
10.3 °C Phoenix Park, Co Dublin and Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (2.1°C from its LTA) |
29 knots (54 km/h) Near Gale Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
41 knots (76 km/h) Roches Point (coastal), Co Cork |
Thursday 29 January 2026
A broad depression centred in the mid-Atlantic maintained a mostly fresh to strong southeast airflow over Ireland. The day was mostly cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain, though it remained dry for the morning in the North. More persistent and heavy rain later moved into the Southwest, spreading northeastwards. The night saw continued outbreaks of rain, which were most persistent in the North and East.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 20.7 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (20% of its monthly LTA) |
4.5 °C Knock Airport, Co Mayo (3.0°C from its LTA) |
10.0 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (0.2°C from its LTA) |
36 knots (67 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
53 knots (98 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Friday 30 January 2026
This morning, rain and blustery conditions affecting the south and west gradually extended northeastwards across the country. A brief clearance with sunny spells and isolated showers followed in the wake of the rain, before further outbreaks of rain moved into the southwest later. Fresh to strong and gusty southeasterly winds eased to moderate to fresh conditions behind the rain. During the evening, conditions were generally cloudy at first, with outbreaks of rain spreading from the southwest. Rain became lighter and more patchy as the night progressed, with clear spells developing. More persistent rain returned to the southwest towards morning.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 37.3 mm Johnstown Castle (coastal), Co Wexford (36% of its monthly LTA) |
2.9 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (0.7°C from its LTA) |
10.4 °C Casement Aerodrome, Co Dublin (2.4°C from its LTA) |
36 knots (67 km/h) Gale Force Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
47 knots (87 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
Saturday 31 January 2026
The day was dominated by a mature Atlantic low passing to the west of Ireland. An occluded band of rain crossed the country overnight and early morning, bringing mostly light to moderate rainfall, heaviest in the Midlands, before clearing eastwards by mid-morning. Behind it, brighter conditions developed with scattered showers, mainly affecting northern and eastern areas and Atlantic-facing coasts. Winds were fresh to strong, strongest along exposed northern coasts, easing gradually through the day. The day ended largely dry for most, with the next Atlantic system approaching the southwest later.
| Highest rainfall | Lowest minimum air temperature | Highest maximum air temperature | Highest sustained (10-minute) wind speed | Highest gust (3-second) wind speed |
| 5.4 mm Mullingar, Co Westmeath (6% of its monthly LTA) |
1.1 °C Moore Park, Co Cork (-1.1°C from its LTA) |
11.1 °C Sherkin Island (coastal), Co Cork (1.3°C from its LTA) |
25 knots (46 km/h) Strong Breeze Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
29 knots (54 km/h) Malin Head (coastal), Co Donegal |
(c) Met Éireann (2026)