Met Éireann Reports Record May Temperatures in Ireland Due to Climate Change
Met Éireann has reported that May 2026 saw record-breaking temperatures in Ireland, with the highest temperature reaching 30.6°C at Shannon Airport. This surpasses the previous record of 28.4°C set in 1997. The month was characterized by exceptionally high temperatures towards the end, contributing to the third-warmest spring on record for the country. Researchers from Maynooth University, supported by Met Éireann, have attributed these unprecedented temperatures to human-caused climate change. The report also noted that nearly all rainfall totals were below their long-term averages, with some areas experiencing absolute droughts.