June 6th: Ireland’s Brief Brightness Drowned by Torrential Downpours
Friday, June 6th, 2025, begins with a deceptive calm across Ireland. Many regions experience dry and bright conditions with sunny spells and only isolated showers. However, this tranquility is short-lived. As the day progresses, cloud cover increases, and showers become more widespread and heavier, particularly in the west and southwest. By evening, these showers merge into longer spells of rain. Temperatures range from 12 to 17 degrees Celsius, accompanied by light to moderate westerly breezes.
National Forecast – Friday, June 6th, 2025
| Region | Morning Conditions | Afternoon Outlook | Evening Forecast | Highs (°C) | Winds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Dry and bright with sunny spells | Increasing cloudiness with scattered showers | Mostly cloudy with occasional rain | 15–17 | Light to moderate westerly |
| Ulster | Dry with some sunshine | Clouding over with scattered showers | Showers becoming more frequent | 12–14 | Light to moderate westerly |
| Connacht | Bright start with isolated showers | Showers becoming more widespread | Rain merging into longer spells | 13–15 | Light to moderate westerly |
| Munster | Dry and bright initially | Showers developing and becoming heavy | Prolonged rain, especially in the southwest | 14–16 | Light to moderate westerly |
| Leinster | Dry with sunny intervals | Cloud increasing with scattered showers | Rain spreading from the southwest | 13–17 | Light to moderate westerly |
Tonight
The night will be mostly cloudy, with outbreaks of rain spreading from the southwest. Some heavy bursts are possible, particularly in Munster and south Leinster. Lowest temperatures will range from 6 to 10 degrees Celsius in light to moderate southwest or variable breezes.
Marine Warnings
A Small Craft Warning is in effect from Roches Point to Valentia to Erris Head, with south to southwest winds reaching force 6 or higher at times. Mariners are advised to exercise caution and stay updated with the latest forecasts.
Extended Outlook
The unsettled weather pattern is expected to continue through the weekend and into next week. Saturday will start damp or wet, with cloud and rain gradually clearing eastwards, giving way to a mix of bright or sunny spells and showers spreading from the west. Highest temperatures will range from 11 to 15 degrees Celsius, with moderate northwesterly.
Sunday will bring a mix of sunshine … Highest temperatures will be between 13 and 17 degrees Celsius in moderate westerly winds.
Looking ahead, there is a possibility of improved conditions and the return of warmer temperatures around Friday, June 13th, though this remains uncertain.
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