Connemara Detailed Forecast for Thu 09 Apr 2026

Cloudy skies will persist across Connemara throughout Thursday with persistent rain or drizzle, heaviest through the early hours into mid-morning before gradually easing from late morning into afternoon. Western coastal areas will see the steadiest rainfall while inland valleys may experience brief drier spells by afternoon. Temperatures will struggle to rise, reaching only 8-10C in most areas with the mildest conditions in southern districts. Winds will be strong and gusty from the west to southwest, reaching 30-40 kph widely with gusts of 45-55 kph particularly exposed coastal headlands and higher ground, moderating slightly by evening.

Visibility will be reduced in rain and low cloud through the morning with hill fog affecting higher elevations. Conditions will remain raw and unpleasant despite any afternoon brightness, with the combination of wind, rain and modest temperatures making it feel particularly cold. Evening will see winds easing somewhat though remaining fresh, with scattered showers continuing overnight into Friday morning.

00-06: Dense overcast with persistent light to moderate rain, heaviest before dawn. Temperatures 7-9C. Strong southwest winds 20-25 kph gusting to 35 kph.
07-12: Cloudy with continuing rain or drizzle, gradually easing through late morning. Temperatures rising slowly to 8-10C. Winds increasing westerly 25-30 kph gusting 40-50 kph.
13-18: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers or drizzle, some brighter intervals developing. Temperatures holding 8-10C. Strong west to southwest winds 30-35 kph gusting 45-55 kph.
19-00: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers or drizzle diminishing. Temperatures falling to 6-8C. Winds moderating southwest 20-25 kph gusting to 40 kph.

Cleggan: Cloudy with persistent drizzle through morning becoming scattered showers by afternoon. High 8C, windy with gusts to 50 kph.
Clifden: Overcast with light rain morning easing to showers by afternoon, some brighter spells possible. High 9C, strong westerly winds gusting 45 kph.
Glinsce: Dense overcast with drizzle or light rain persisting through much of the day. High 10C, strong southwest winds gusting to 45 kph.
Kylemore: Cloudy with light to moderate rain morning clearing to scattered showers afternoon. High 8-9C, very windy with gusts to 51 kph.
Leenane: Overcast with persistent drizzle and light rain, heaviest morning. High 10C, breezy southwest winds gusting to 32 kph.
Letterfrack: Cloudy with drizzle or light rain through morning, easing to scattered showers afternoon. High 9-10C, very windy with gusts to 46 kph.
Oughterard: Cloudy with light rain or drizzle morning becoming partly cloudy with showers afternoon. High 10C, windy with gusts to 48 kph.
Renvyle: Dense overcast with light rain morning easing to showers by afternoon. High 10C, strong westerly winds gusting to 46 kph.

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