"The country recorded an average of 493mm of rain this autumn, making it the fourth wettest in 85 years of records for Ireland, according to preliminary Met Éireann data from 25 weather stations. In its latest seasonal climate report, the national forecaster said autumn 2025 was very wet but mild. September was relatively cool and wet. It was followed by a mild, dull, and wet October, with Storm Amy bringing widespread heavy rain and the windiest period of the season."
"It was also the wettest of any season since autumn 2022, and saw rainfall above average everywhere across the country. Johnstown Castle in Co Wexford recorded the highest daily rainfall of 66.9mm on November 14 - its wettest autumn day since 2010. The site also had its second wettest autumn on record, with 531.4mm of rain. Meanwhile, the highest total of 650.8mm of rain was reported at Valentia Observatory in Co Kerry."
Autumn 2025 in Ireland averaged 493 mm of rainfall, the fourth wettest in 85 years based on preliminary Met Éireann data from 25 stations. September was relatively cool and wet; October was mild, dull, and wet with Storm Amy producing widespread heavy rain and the windiest period. November was mild and wet and featured Storm Claudia. Rainfall exceeded average nationwide and was the wettest season since autumn 2022. Several stations recorded exceptional totals, including Valentia Observatory with 650.8 mm and Johnstown Castle’s 66.9 mm on November 14. Mean temperature averaged 11.18°C, 0.39°C above normal.
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