According to Met Éireann, Ireland had its second warmest year on record during 2025, only surpassed by 2023. Photograph: Alan BetsonLast year was the second warmest year on record in Ireland, according to data released by Met Éireann. Only 2023 was warmer than 2025, according to the meteorological service’s provisional figures, which will be fully revealed on Tuesday. Met Éireann also said December saw an average temperature of 7.23 degrees, 1.02 degrees warmer than would be expected for the month. The UK Met Office has issued a yellow ice warning for all of Northern Ireland, valid until 10am on Tuesday.

Source: The Irish Times January 06, 2026 01:21 UTC