It's Thursday, September 24th, 2026, and if you're waking up in Ireland, you're probably feeling a bit of a breeze. We're looking at a day that starts off a little cloudy for many, but don't put that umbrella away just yet. The week is certainly showing its autumn colors, and today's weather is no exception.

A Breezy Thursday Morning

Across the country, it's going to be breezy. If you're heading out, you'll definitely notice that southerly wind, which will be moderate to fresh. This morning, we're seeing a mix. Eastern parts of the country might catch some sunny spells, a welcome sight as we get further into September. However, if you're in the west, northwest, or even the north midlands, expect some patchy rain and drizzle already making an appearance.

As the day goes on, that cloud cover will thicken. What starts as scattered patches will eventually spread across the entire country. We're expecting more persistent rain to move into the western half of Ireland during the afternoon and into the evening. So, if your plans involve being outdoors in the west, prepare for a proper soaking.

Temperature-wise, it's a fairly mild day for this time of year. We're looking at highs of 15 to 19 degrees Celsius. Not too shabby, but that breeze will make it feel a little cooler at times.

What to Expect Tonight

Tonight, the story continues with cloudy skies. That rain and drizzle that started in the west will continue its eastward journey, spreading across most areas. However, there's a silver lining. The rain should clear from most places overnight, leaving behind a few scattered showers.

For those in the south and east, you might find some patches of light rain and drizzle lingering until the morning. Lowest temperatures for the night will be between 10 and 13 degrees Celsius. The southerly winds will ease to light or moderate as the night goes on.

Looking Ahead to Friday

Tomorrow, Friday, September 25th, starts off with cloudy conditions. Expect patchy rain and drizzle to stick around in the south and east, with isolated showers elsewhere. So, another morning where you might need that umbrella for the commute.

However, things should improve as the day wears on. The weather will gradually brighten up from the northwest, bringing sunny spells and isolated showers for most of us. The southeast might remain a bit cloudier for a while longer, with some drizzle patches refusing to leave. Highest temperatures for Friday will be a little cooler, ranging from 13 to 17 degrees, accompanied by a light to moderate southwest breeze.

The Weekend Outlook: Mixed Bag

If you're planning your weekend, prepare for typical Irish mixed conditions.

Friday night looks mostly dry for many, with clear spells. However, scattered showers will continue to pop up in the west and northwest. Lowest temperatures will be between 9 and 13 degrees, with moderate southwest winds, feeling fresher along the northwest coasts.

Saturday starts with plenty of dry and bright weather, giving us some welcome sunny spells and scattered showers. Later in the day, more frequent showers are expected to develop in the west and northwest. It will be breezy again, with moderate to fresh south to southwest winds. Temperatures on Saturday will rebound slightly, reaching highs of 15 to 19 degrees.

Saturday night will bring a mix of clear spells and scattered showers. Cloud will increase overnight, with rain developing in western and southern areas later. Lowest temperatures will be between 10 and 14 degrees, with moderate to fresh southerly winds.

Sunday looks generally cloudy with outbreaks of rain for many. There's a chance this rain could turn heavy in some places. By evening, the rain should clear to scattered showers and sunny spells. Highest temperatures will be between 14 and 18 degrees, with moderate to fresh southerly winds easing to light to moderate westerly winds throughout the day.

Beyond the Weekend: An Unsettled Week Ahead

Monday promises a drier and brighter day, with sunny spells and isolated showers. Temperatures will be between 15 and 18 degrees, with light to moderate southerly winds, freshening in the southwest later.

However, the longer-range forecast suggests that the rest of next week will turn unsettled. There's potential for a spell of wet and windy weather on Tuesday, with further spells of rain and blustery conditions possible for the latter half of the week.

So, for today, Thursday, September 24th, it's a day of increasing cloud and rain, particularly for the western half of the country, with breezy conditions throughout. Keep an eye on the official forecasts from Met Éireann for the most up-to-date information, as conditions can always change. It's always a good idea to check the latest details before you head out. Enjoy your Thursday, whatever the weather brings!