Ireland forecast for hottest day next week as temperatures may reach 30C

Ireland is heading for a warm spell next week, with Thursday emerging as the likely hottest day and temperatures possibly reaching 30C.

Met Éireann’s latest short-range outlook points to dry, settled conditions with long spells of sunshine at the start of the period, before the heat builds through midweek. Weather coverage cited in the forecast suggests Monday could reach about 26C, Tuesday around 25C in many areas, and Wednesday should stay warm in the 20s before the peak on Thursday.

The west and northwest are expected to be a little cooler and cloudier than other parts of the country, with some light or scattered showers possible there. Elsewhere, the main message is for dry weather, bright spells and a marked rise in temperatures.

Hottest day

Thursday is the day being flagged as the hottest of the spell. Forecasts referenced in coverage put the peak at up to 30C, although one forecaster said 29C is possible while others suggested temperatures could edge above 30C.

The warm air is also expected to bring uncomfortable nights, with higher humidity creating muggy conditions overnight.

Safety advice

Met Éireann has urged people to be sun-smart and to take care at the coast and around waterways as the temperatures rise. The warm spell is expected to ease after Thursday.

The outlook follows a recent run of more unsettled, wetter weather, with the change driven by a continental airmass moving over Ireland.