Ireland Weather January 22, 2025: Freezing Fog, Bitter Cold, and Incoming Rain
Ireland weather has a dangerously foggy start to January 22, 2025 as dense mist lingers across many areas, particularly in the north and northeast, where visibility remains severely reduced. While most regions will see fog clear by late morning, stubborn patches will persist in low-lying areas, keeping temperatures brutally cold. Expect a dry day for most, with scattered showers breaking out in parts of the country. Temperatures will struggle to rise, staying between 4°C and 9°C, with the coldest conditions where fog refuses to lift. Light southwest or variable breezes will dominate throughout the day.
Current Weather Overview
| Region | Condition | Temperature (°C) | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Misty morning, brightening later | 8 | Light SW breeze |
| Cork | Cloudy, occasional showers | 9 | Light variable |
| Galway | Foggy start, clearing to dry | 7 | Light SW breeze |
| Limerick | Dry with sunny spells developing | 9 | Calm |
| Waterford | Fog patches, sunshine later | 8 | Light SW breeze |
National Ireland Weather Forecast
Heavy fog dominates the morning, particularly across the north and northeast, leading to hazardous travel conditions. While most areas will see an improvement by midday, some pockets of thick fog may linger, leaving those regions colder throughout the day. Elsewhere, expect some sunny spells alongside scattered showers, but overall, it will remain mostly dry.
Temperatures will range between 4°C and 9°C, with the chilliest spots where the fog takes longest to lift. Winds will be light and variable, adding to the cold and damp feel in fog-prone areas.
Tonight’s Forecast
A bitterly cold night ahead with frost forming in places as temperatures dip to between -1°C and +3°C. Areas of mist and dense fog will return, causing dangerous driving conditions once again. However, later in the night, southerly winds will strengthen, gradually clearing the fog and frost as rain begins to push in along the Atlantic coast.
Weather Warnings
Status Yellow – Fog Warning (Ireland)
- Affected Areas: Carlow, Kildare, Kilkenny, Laois, Longford, Louth, Meath, Offaly, Westmeath, Cavan, Monaghan, Leitrim, Roscommon, Tipperary, Waterford
- Impact: Poor visibility and hazardous travel conditions
- Valid: Until 10:00 AM Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Status Yellow – Fog Warning (Northern Ireland)
- Affected Areas: Antrim, Armagh, Down, Fermanagh, Tyrone, Derry
- Impact: Travel disruption due to dense fog patches
- Valid: Until 11:00 AM Wednesday, January 22, 2025
Extended Outlook
Thursday will bring a shift in conditions as southerly winds strengthen, pushing out fog and frost while introducing outbreaks of rain from the Atlantic. Temperatures will rise slightly, but damp and unsettled conditions will return for the rest of the week.
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