Ireland's brief reprieve of warmth and sunshine is yielding, as it so often does on this Atlantic island, to the returning rhythms of rain and storm. Met Éireann forecasts a significant unsettled spell beginning Sunday afternoon, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms sweeping through Tuesday before high pressure reasserts itself mid-week. It is a familiar negotiation between the island and its weather — turbulence, then stillness, then the quiet promise of finer days ahead.
Heavy rain and thunderstorms forecast for Ireland through Tuesday
Heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving in, and they'll linger through at least Tuesday
Mark
Why does this weather shift matter enough to forecast so far in advance?
Mimi
Because people plan around it—farmers, construction crews, anyone working outdoors. A week of dry weather followed by heavy rain and thunderstorms is a real operational change. You need to know it's coming.
Mark
The forecast mentions thunderstorms specifically. How certain is that?
Mimi
Thunderstorms are embedded in the heavier showers, particularly Monday and Tuesday. They're not guaranteed everywhere, but they're likely enough that Met Eireann is naming them. That's worth taking seriously.
Mark
Why does the rain clear so quickly after Tuesday?
Mimi
High pressure is moving in. It's a weather system that suppresses the conditions that create rain and storms. Once it settles over the region, it tends to stick around for a while—that's why they're confident about settled conditions through the weekend.
Mark
Is this unusual for May?
Mimi
Not particularly. May in Ireland is often changeable—you get these swings between dry spells and wet periods. What's notable here is the timing: a full week of warmth and sun, then a sharp reversal. That contrast is what makes it worth announcing.
Mark
Which parts of the country will get hit hardest?
Mimi
The southwest and west will see the heaviest rain and the most thunderstorms. The north will be drier, especially by Tuesday. If you're in Cork or Kerry, you're looking at more significant rainfall than someone in Derry.
Mark
What should people actually do with this forecast?
Mimi
Check if outdoor plans need moving. Make sure gutters and drains are clear. If you're traveling, give yourself extra time Monday and Tuesday. Nothing catastrophic, but it's real weather that will affect how the day goes.
O Pulso
- A dry, warm stretch is ending abruptly, with heavy rain and thunderstorms set to arrive from Sunday at 3 PM and persist through Tuesday evening.
- The west and southwest face the sharpest disruption — patchy drizzle from Sunday morning, then prolonged heavy showers and embedded thunderstorms through Tuesday.
- Monday and Tuesday bring the most volatile conditions, with temperatures dipping and thundery downpours threatening to catch people off guard after days of mild sunshine.
- By Wednesday, the storm system begins to retreat westward, offering the north and east a return to dry ground first.
- High pressure is forecast to dominate from mid-week, steering Ireland toward a settled, sunny weekend with temperatures climbing back into the low 20s.
Ireland's brief reprieve of warmth and sunshine is yielding, as it so often does on this Atlantic island, to the returning rhythms of rain and storm. Met Éireann forecasts a significant unsettled spell beginning Sunday afternoon, with heavy downpours and thunderstorms sweeping through Tuesday before high pressure reasserts itself mid-week. It is a familiar negotiation between the island and its weather — turbulence, then stillness, then the quiet promise of finer days ahead.
Ireland's run of dry, mild weather is drawing to a close. After days of sunshine, the country is preparing for a marked shift — heavy rain and thunderstorms are on their way, and they will not pass quickly.
Met Éireann expects the change to begin Sunday afternoon, with rain arriving around 3 PM across most of the country. Sunday morning will still hold some hazy sunshine, though the west — particularly Connacht and Ulster — will see drizzle from early on. Temperatures will reach 16 to 20 degrees before Atlantic winds freshen along the coast.
Monday continues the unsettled theme: cloudier skies, scattered showers, and the real possibility of thunderstorms as the day progresses. The west may catch occasional sunny spells, but no region will be entirely spared. Highs fall to between 14 and 18 degrees, with damp and thundery showers persisting into the night.
Tuesday carries the most significant rainfall of the period. Afternoon and evening showers will be heavy and prolonged, with embedded thunderstorms most likely across the south and southwest. The north should remain largely dry and will see the warmest readings, up to 21 degrees.
The turn comes Wednesday, when showers begin retreating toward the west and southwest, leaving the north and east increasingly dry. From mid-week onward, high pressure builds steadily, and by the weekend Ireland should be back to fine, settled conditions — temperatures in the high teens to low 20s, and the memory of the storms already fading.
Ireland's stretch of dry, warm weather is about to break. After days of sunshine and mild temperatures, the country is bracing for a significant shift: heavy rain and thunderstorms are moving in, and they'll linger through at least Tuesday evening before conditions finally stabilize.
Met Eireann, the national meteorological service, is forecasting that the unsettled weather will begin in earnest on Sunday afternoon. According to weather modeling data, rain should arrive around 3 PM across much of the country, with the heaviest downpours expected as the day progresses. Sunday morning will still be largely dry, with hazy sunshine in most areas, though the west—particularly west Connacht and west Ulster—will see patchy rain and drizzle from the start. Temperatures will reach between 16 and 20 degrees, with light winds becoming fresher along the Atlantic coast.
Monday brings more of the same unsettled pattern. The day will be cloudier than recent days, with occasional rain or showers scattered across the country. Some of these showers will be heavy, and thunderstorms are possible, particularly as the day wears on. The west may see the best of any sunny spells, but nowhere will escape the threat of wet weather entirely. Highs will dip slightly to between 14 and 18 degrees. Monday night will remain damp, with variable cloud cover and showers continuing, some potentially heavy or thundery, as temperatures hold between 8 and 11 degrees.
Tuesday is when the most significant rainfall is likely to arrive. The afternoon and evening hours will bring a mix of sunny spells and showers, but the showers themselves will be the story—some will be prolonged, heavy downpours with embedded thunderstorms, particularly across the southern and southwestern regions. The north of the country will fare better, remaining mostly dry. Temperatures will climb to between 16 and 21 degrees, warmest in the west.
By Wednesday, the pattern begins to shift. While showers will continue, they'll be more confined to the west and southwest, with some still capable of being heavy and thundery. The rest of the country—particularly the north and east—should see largely dry conditions. This marks the beginning of a transition toward more settled weather.
From mid-week onward, high pressure is expected to build across the region, bringing an end to the unsettled spell. By the weekend, Ireland should see mainly fine and settled conditions, with daytime temperatures in the high teens to low 20s. The worst of the weather will be behind, and the pattern that brought the initial dry spell looks set to return.
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Mixed conditions with showers or longer spells of rain, before settled conditions return later in the week and for next weekend— Met Eireann
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