Weather in My Location: Current Conditions & 10-Day Forecast

There’s a reason people in Ireland check the sky more than their phone: the weather here changes fast, and knowing what’s coming can make or break a day. Met Éireann, the country’s official meteorological service, has been providing forecasts since 1936, and today its website delivers hourly updates for over 1,500 locations across the island.

Average summer temperature: 15–20°C ·
Met Éireann established: 1936 ·
Red warning wind speed threshold: >130 km/h ·
24-hour forecast accuracy: ~95%

What is the weather in my location right now?

Current temperature and conditions

Met Éireann’s latest reports page shows real-time data from 25 weather stations. At 06:00 on 16 July, for example, Dublin recorded fair conditions, air temperature 15°C, and 0.0 mm rain. Meanwhile, Athenry saw a rain shower at 14°C with 0.01 mm, and Belmullet reported fair conditions at 17°C. These station-level readings give you the closest snapshot of your exact area.

How to find your local weather instantly

• Visit met.ie and use the search box to enter your town or village.
• Enable location services on your phone – the Met Éireann app and mobile site will auto-detect your position.
• For a quick overview, the homepage shows a national forecast summary – for example, “tonight will be dry, calm and mostly clear with lowest temperatures of 10 to 16 degrees”.

How to get a 10-day weather forecast for my location?

Using Met Éireann’s 10-day forecast

Met Éireann’s website can generate a 10-day forecast for any location in Ireland by zooming the weather map and clicking a point on the island (Met Éireann – Mountains Forecast). The 10-day view shows daily high/low temperatures, precipitation probability, and wind direction. Forecasts are updated multiple times a day.

Third-party apps for 10-day outlook

While Met Éireann is the official source, many users also check BBC Weather or AccuWeather for additional context.

The catch: longer-range forecasts are model-based and can shift significantly – always check the day before.

What is the hourly weather forecast for my location?

Hourly breakdown on Met Éireann

Met Éireann’s hourly forecast shows air temperature and feels-like temperature at the top of each hour, plus precipitation probability and wind gusts (Met Éireann – Forecast Explained). The expanded view displays precipitation in mm with raindrop icons. Reports are available hourly for the first 24 hours, then 3-hourly, then 6-hourly up to 7 days.

Hourly forecasts on other platforms

BBC Weather and AccuWeather offer similar hourly breakdowns, but Met Éireann is the only source that uses a 0.2 mm threshold for precipitation probability – a detail that matters when deciding whether to carry an umbrella.

The trade-off: no single app is perfect for every microclimate. Met Éireann’s data is the most granular for Ireland, but visuals are simpler than some commercial alternatives.

What is the weather forecast for Ireland for the next 14 days?

14-day forecast from Met Éireann

Met Éireann does not officially advertise a 14-day forecast, but its 10-day view can be extended by browsing the map. The Dublin forecast page is one example of a location-specific local forecast that provides near-term detail.

14-day forecast from BBC Weather for Dublin

BBC Weather provides a 14-day outlook for Dublin, including sunny intervals and temperatures around 20°C. However, this data is not directly from Met Éireann and may have lower confidence beyond 10 days.

Is there a red weather warning in Ireland today?

What triggers a red warning

Red warnings are issued by Met Éireann (the official meteorological service) for extreme weather that poses a threat to life. The wind speed threshold for a red warning is >130 km/h. Recent examples include Storm Agnes (October 2023) and Storm Isha (January 2024), both of which brought red warnings for wind and rain.

How to check for active warnings

• Visit met.ie – the homepage lists all active warnings with colour-coded levels.
• Enable push notifications on the Met Éireann app for instant alerts.
• Check the latest reports for station-level observations that confirm warning conditions.

How to get the most reliable weather forecast for your location

1. Use Met Éireann as your primary source – its data is official, updated frequently, and covers 1,500+ locations (Met Éireann).
2. Enable location services on your mobile device so the website or app can deliver your exact local forecast.
3. Check the hourly forecast for short-term decisions – the precipitation probability (0.2 mm threshold) tells you if rain is likely in the next hour.
4. Use the 10-day forecast for planning but treat days 7–10 as lower confidence.
5. Set up weather alerts for warnings – red, orange, and yellow – to stay safe during extreme weather.
6. Cross-check with BBC Weather or AccuWeather for an alternative view, especially for your specific microclimate.

Timeline of recent weather events in Ireland

• October 2023 – Storm Agnes: red warning for wind (Met Éireann)
• January 2024 – Storm Isha: red warning for wind and rain (Met Éireann)
• July 2024 – Heatwave: orange warning for high temperatures (Met Éireann)

The pattern: Ireland sees 2–5 red warnings per year, mostly for wind. Orange warnings for heat are less common but becoming more frequent.

What we know and what’s unclear

Quotes from forecasters

Today will be dry, warm and sunny with highest temperatures of 20 to 24 degrees.

Met Éireann forecaster on the Dublin forecast page

Outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading across Munster from the southwest while it held largely dry elsewhere.

Met Éireann national forecast on ff.met.ie

For anyone in Ireland, the choice is clear: rely on Met Éireann for official warnings, but cross-check with BBC Weather or AccuWeather for hourly detail. The risk of missing a sudden change is too high to trust a single source.

Frequently asked questions