Met Éireann reports that July ranks among the driest and hottest months ever recorded in Ireland. Multiple outlets say the month is the third-hottest on record nationally, with temperature records set or exceeded at several weather stations across the country. Other reporting also describes July as exceptionally dry, including accounts that it is the driest July on record and among the driest since at least the early 1900s. RTE and the Irish Independent also add that July is one of the sunniest months on record.
Several sources note drought conditions developing alongside the heat. One outlet reports that the national mean July temperature reached 17.25°C, and that drought or dry spells affected a significant number of stations, including areas experiencing absolute or partial drought.
During the hot and dry spell, authorities issue public guidance on potential impacts, including water safety concerns, heat stress, and a heightened risk of forest fires. Overall, the outlets agree that July’s combination of high temperatures, low rainfall, and strong sunshine leads to unusually high recorded totals for the month.
