Sunday Hits Hard With Cold, Wind and Showers
Sunday 25 May punches the reset button hard. Gone is the humidity, gone is the warmth—what’s left is a sharp, biting chill that sweeps the country in waves of wind and scattered showers. The highs drop dramatically, settling between a brisk 11°C and a modest 16°C. Gusty westerly winds will rip across open landscapes and slam the Atlantic coast with force. While there may be sunny spells breaking through the chaos, this is a day that leaves no illusion: Ireland’s spring is on pause, and comfort is out the window.
Regional Weather Forecast Table
| Region | Morning Conditions | Afternoon Conditions | Evening/Night Conditions | High Temp (°C) | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dublin | Breezy with sunny breaks | Scattered light showers | Clearer later but cool | 14 | Fresh west breeze |
| Cork | Cloudy with isolated showers | Frequent gusts and dry spells | Windy and cold | 15 | Strong gusty westerlies |
| Galway | Windy and overcast | Showers, some heavy | Chill deepens overnight | 13 | Strong west wind |
| Limerick | Dry with brisk wind | Mixed sunshine and rain bursts | Cool and breezy | 14 | Moderate to fresh breeze |
| Belfast | Sunny intervals | Showers return by early p.m. | Cool and breezy evening | 12 | Gusty winds |
| Waterford | Dry start, cloud increases | Showers with strong breeze | Wind-chilled night | 16 | Moderate to fresh westerlies |
| Sligo | Blustery and showery | Cold with scattered downpours | Drying later, winds remain | 11 | Strong gusts on coast |
Sunday’s Overview
Sunday’s weather feels like a slap across the face after the week’s previous warmth. Westerly winds pick up momentum overnight and arrive strong by morning, especially along the coast. With them comes an arctic-like freshness—each gust dragging in cool air and smacking the island with quick showers that move fast and bite hard.
Scattered showers hit many regions throughout the day, with heavier bursts most likely in western counties. Between showers, sunny spells make fleeting appearances, but the wind rarely lets up. The feel of the day is raw, brisk, and unforgiving. Farmers, hikers, and cyclists will feel it most, with ground drying fast but air temperatures offering little reprieve.
Visibility will be variable, especially in the west where mist may form in passing showers. Coastal conditions will be poor for small crafts with strong onshore gusts.
Tonight’s Forecast
Skies will begin to clear in many areas overnight, but temperatures drop sharply under open skies. Rural inland areas could dip close to single digits, with lows between 4°C and 9°C nationally. Westerly breezes will remain moderate but still gusty near the coast. Inland calm patches may bring mist or fog by dawn.
This is a cold night for late May—expect to feel it.
What You Should Know
Met Éireann’s advisory notes a noticeable temperature drop and gusty conditions that could make travel difficult on exposed roads. No official warnings yet, but the conditions could warrant one by the afternoon, especially if wind gusts push higher than forecast.
UV levels are low due to cloud cover and atmospheric instability. The feel will be colder than the actual reading due to wind chill. Jackets are not optional today. Outdoor plans should be flexible.
Coastal towns may see choppy seas and powerful winds through the day. Localised branches or debris could become a hazard in the worst-hit regions.
Looking Ahead
Monday brings more settled conditions in the east, but showers continue in the west. Temperatures will climb slightly but won’t reach last week’s levels. The unsettled pattern continues well into the new week with high pressure struggling to return.
This cold shock marks the start of another unpredictable stretch for late May.
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