Saturday's Irish Weather: A Foggy Start and Patchy Rain

As Saturday, November 7, 2026, begins, Ireland's weather forecast points to a rather subdued day across the country. If you're in the southern half of Ireland, you'll likely wake up to a dull, foggy scene. Met Éireann has noted dense fog, particularly noticeable in those southern regions this morning. While I hope the fog lifts as the day goes on, we've been warned it might be stubborn, lingering into the afternoon in some places.

For those in the north, it's a slightly different picture. While the south stays mostly dry, the northern half of the country, especially Ulster, can expect some patchy rain and drizzle. It won't be heavy, but it's enough to grab an umbrella if you're heading out. Temperatures will be cool everywhere, with highs from 7 to 11 degrees Celsius. Winds will be light and variable, so no strong gusts to worry about.

Foggy Nights and Cool Days Continue

Looking ahead to tonight, the Ireland weather forecast remains mostly dry, though a few coastal showers might appear. The main event, however, will be the return of dense fog in many areas. It's going to be chilly, with overnight lows dropping to between 1 and 6 degrees. Again, light variable breezes or even calm conditions mean fog will have every chance to settle in.

Sunday, November 8, looks like a repeat performance in many ways. We're talking widespread dense fog to start the day, which will slowly lift through the morning. Just like Saturday, it could stick around into the afternoon in parts. Most of us can expect a dry day once that fog clears, with some brighter spells showing up. Those scattered coastal showers are still a possibility. It'll be another cool one, with highs of 7 to 11 degrees. Light variable breezes will gradually shift to mostly easterly and pick up a bit in the southwest as the day progresses.

A Look Ahead: What's Next for Ireland's Weather?

The national outlook from Met Éireann suggests a bit of a change in the coming week. We're looking at breezier conditions developing, and by midweek, wetter weather is expected. But don't despair, because later in the week, high pressure is forecast to return, bringing another spell of more settled and mostly dry conditions. It's a typical Irish November, really, a bit of everything.

Sunday Night into Monday

Sunday night will be mostly dry, with dense fog making another appearance under clear skies and light easterly or variable breezes. If you're in the southwest, though, it'll be cloudier and breezier, with a moderate to fresh southeasterly breeze and a chance of light rain or drizzle. Temperatures will be between 1 and 7 degrees, with the southwest feeling a touch milder.

Monday promises to be a bit milder and breezier than the weekend. That fog will lift to give way to a largely dry day with some bright spells. The southwest, however, will remain cloudier with some patchy rain and drizzle. Highs of 8 to 13 degrees are expected, with moderate easterly winds picking up, especially in the southwest. Monday night will be dry for most, with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Again, the southwest stays cloudier with a chance of rain and drizzle. Lows will be between 3 and 7 degrees, but milder and breezier in the southwest.

Midweek Weather: Rain Spreads North

Tuesday will start dry for most, with some bright spells. However, rain in the south will gradually spread northwards throughout the day. Ulster and parts of north Connacht and north Leinster might manage to stay dry, which would be a welcome relief for those areas. Temperatures will climb a bit, reaching 9 to 14 degrees, with a moderate to fresh easterly breeze.

Wednesday looks set to be cloudy with outbreaks of rain affecting most of the country. Temperatures will range from 9 to 14 degrees, increasing from north to south, with moderate easterly winds backing northeasterly and freshening. It sounds like a day to stay indoors with a good book or catch up on some news.

The End of the Week and Beyond

Current indications suggest that the rain will clear southwards on Thursday. Following that, high pressure is expected to bring plenty of drier and brighter weather for the rest of the week and into next weekend. It's also expected to turn cooler as we head towards the weekend. So, while we're starting November 7th with fog and a bit of drizzle, there's some clearer, albeit cooler, weather on the horizon.

It's always a good idea to keep an eye on the latest updates from Met Éireann for the most accurate and up-to-date Ireland weather forecast. You can find their detailed national forecast on their website. As always, stay safe, especially if you're driving in foggy conditions, and enjoy your weekend, whatever the weather brings!