Ireland's hottest temperature for almost three years recorded
A temperature of 27C was recorded at the same location on Thursday.
Today was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures reaching 29.6°C in Mount Dillon Co. Roscommon📈🌡️☀️
ℹ️Today's max temperature marks Ireland's highest temperature since August 2022, and the highest June temperature since 2018. pic.twitter.com/3txfp99nw3
— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) June 20, 2025
Temperatures of 28.9C was recorded in Finner, Co Donegal; 28.7C in Markree, Co Sligo and 28.5C in both Claremorris, Co Mayo and Mullingar, Co Westmeath.
Meteorologist Mark Bowe said the north west got 'the lion's share' of the warm temperatures on Friday.
More unsettled weather will follow, he said, with both showers and sunshine in the coming days.
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