Ireland has experienced 56 consecutive days of rainfall, setting a new national record, according to Met Éireann.
The rainfall streak covers the period from January 1 to February 24, 2026. Officials clarified that this does not mean every part of the country saw rain each day, but that measurable rainfall was recorded somewhere in Ireland on each of those 56 days.
At Valentia Observatory, 318.1 mm of rain was recorded during the 56-day period. Meanwhile, Cork Airport weather station reported slightly higher totals, with 323 mm of rainfall over the same timeframe.
Meteorologists say the prolonged wet spell is largely due to persistent Atlantic weather systems and successive winter low-pressure fronts tracking across the country.
Rain is expected to continue today and tomorrow, with warnings that heavy downpours could lead to flooding, particularly in parts of the Midlands and the Dublin region.
While the sustained rainfall has replenished reservoirs and benefited agriculture, it has also caused disruption to transport networks and construction activity in several areas.
Forecasters say the pattern highlights the increasing variability in Ireland’s winter weather.