June 4th: Showers Slam Ulster and Connacht While Rain Creeps Across the South
Wednesday the 4th of June kicks off with more instability for Ireland. The country wakes to a morning split in half—bright skies over much of Leinster and Munster, but trouble brewing in the northwest. A band of showers barrels into Ulster and north Connacht, and it doesn’t let up easily. As the day unfolds, the nation is caught in a frustrating mix of sunny spells and sudden downpours. Temperatures are stuck in early-spring mode, barely climbing past 16 degrees. And if you’re near the coast, pay attention—strong marine warnings are already active.
National Forecast – Wednesday 4th June 2025
| Region | Morning Conditions | Afternoon Outlook | Evening Forecast | Highs (°C) | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dry with sunny spells | Scattered showers developing | Cloud building from the southwest | 16–18 | Light to moderate westerly |
| Ulster | Organised showers pushing in from northwest | Showers ease and become more scattered | Cloudy with some dry spells | 11–14 | Moderate westerly |
| Connacht | North: wet start. Elsewhere: dry | Sunny intervals with patchy showers | Cloud thickening in the evening | 11–16 | Moderate westerly |
| Munster | Dry and bright early | Scattered showers developing later | Cloud increases, especially in southwest | 13–16 | Moderate westerly |
| Leinster | Dry with some sunshine | Becoming more unsettled with showers | Overcast by nightfall | 14–17 | Light to moderate westerly |
| Southwest | Clear morning | Showers roll in during the afternoon | Cloudy and damp after dark | 13–16 | Moderate westerly |
Tonight
The country will grow damper and darker as night takes hold. Patchy showers morph into longer spells of rain, hitting the southern half of the island hardest. Expect wet roads, poor visibility, and drops in temperature to between 5 and 10 degrees. Winds turn light, sometimes variable, drifting in mostly from the south.
Marine Warnings
Met Éireann has issued three active Small Craft Warnings. Westerly winds reaching force 6 or higher will hit from Loop Head to Bloody Foreland to Carlingford Lough until 13:00. From 13:00 to midnight, Slyne Head to Rossan Point to Fair Head is under the same warning. A third warning for southwesterly winds force 6 or higher is in place from Wicklow Head to Hook Head to Roches Point from 15:00 to 22:00. Mariners should avoid non-essential travel during these periods.
Extended Outlook
This unsettled pattern isn’t done. Thursday brings rain clearing the southeast early, followed by sunshine and further scattered showers. Temperatures remain underwhelming, peaking between 13 and 17 degrees. Winds continue to drift in from the west, mostly light to moderate. There is tentative talk of warmer, drier conditions on the horizon, possibly by Friday the 13th of June. But don’t get hopeful yet—forecasters remain cautious. Until then, expect more grey skies and keep your umbrellas close.
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