Ireland Experiences Sixth Consecutive Season of Above Average Winter Temperatures
Ireland Experiences Sixth Consecutive Season of Above Average Winter Temperatures
US · Published Mar 5, 2026
Ireland experienced its sixth consecutive winter with above-average temperatures in 2025/2026, according to Met Éireann.
A southward-shifted jet stream caused a rainfall divide, with the midlands, south, and east experiencing wetter conditions.
Johnstown Castle, Co. Wexford, recorded its wettest winter since 2016, highlighting the season's heavy rainfall.
Above-average temperatures mark Ireland's winter 2025/2026
According to Met Éireann, the winter of 2025/2026 in Ireland was the sixth in a row to have above-average temperatures. The report from the national meteorological service goes into great detail about the season's subtleties, noting substantial changes from past norms and offering insightful information about the shifting climatic trends impacting the area.
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