Ireland experienced its warmest weather in almost three years on Friday when temperatures soared to 29.6 degrees Celsius in Mount Dillon, County Roscommon, according to Met Éireann.
The record-breaking temperature marks both the hottest day of 2025 and the warmest June since 2018, the national meteorological service confirmed. The same Roscommon location had registered 27 degrees on Thursday, indicating the building intensity of the current heat wave.
The northwest region dominated the temperature charts, with several counties recording exceptional readings. Finner in County Donegal reached 28.9 degrees, while Markree in County Sligo hit 28.7 degrees. Both Claremorris in County Mayo and Mullingar in County Westmeath recorded identical temperatures of 28.5 degrees.
Met Éireann meteorologist Mark Bowe noted that the northwest received “the lion’s share” of the warm temperatures during Friday’s peak conditions. The concentration of high temperatures in this region reflects the particular atmospheric patterns that brought the exceptional heat to Ireland.
However, the current settled weather pattern is not expected to continue. Bowe warned that more unsettled conditions are approaching, with a mix of showers and sunshine forecast for the coming days. This shift indicates the end of the brief but intense warm spell that has given Ireland its hottest temperatures since 2022.
The near three-year temperature record highlights the significance of Friday’s weather event, representing a notable milestone in Ireland’s recent meteorological history.