What conditions does Rainbow Chaser look for?

Rainbow Probability: ≥ 60.0%. Visibility: ≥ 8000.0m

How often do conditions match?

There are 12 upcoming opportunity windows in the next 10 days.

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Rule Rainbow Chaser

Cliffs of Moher - Rainbow Chaser - Ireland

Liscannor, Munster, Ireland

Sun breaking through rain — perfect rainbow conditions

Currently

Real-time conditions

Rainbow Probability

Sun Elevation34.2° (Daylight)

Precipitation1.2mm

Rain0.1mm

Showers0.6mm

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Dublin

Next opportunity

Excellent Chance of Rainbow (double)

Cliffs of Moher

Today · 15:00–17:00 · 2h window

Medium confidence

51%

🌈Rainbow Probability90-95%

Sun Elevation: 21.3° (Daylight)

Precipitation: 2.5mm

Rain: 0.0mm

Showers: 0.2mm

Very Good Chance of Rainbow

Cliffs of Moher

Tomorrow · 09:00–10:00

🌈Rainbow Probability:80%

Medium

Excellent Chance of Rainbow

Cliffs of Moher

Tomorrow · 11:00–13:00

🌈Rainbow Probability:70-85%

Low

Excellent Chance of Rainbow (double)

Cliffs of Moher

Tomorrow · 16:00–17:00

🌈Rainbow Probability:90%

Medium

Very Good Chance of Rainbow

Cliffs of Moher

Sun, Mar 15 · 12:00–14:00

🌈Rainbow Probability:65-70%

Low

Very Good Chance of Rainbow

Cliffs of Moher

Sun, Mar 15 · 15:00–17:00

🌈Rainbow Probability:70%

Low

Very Good Chance of Rainbow at Sunset

Cliffs of Moher

Sun, Mar 15 · 17:00–18:00

🌈Rainbow Probability:82.8%

Medium

+5 more windows in the next 10 days

What this forecast looks for

Plain-language explanation from the rule

This forecast tracks Ireland's legendary atmospheric conditions—where Atlantic weather creates frequent rainbows and dramatic coastal scenery. We combine precipitation patterns, sun position, and visibility data to predict photogenic conditions.

Ireland's position at the edge of the Atlantic means constantly changing weather. Showers pass quickly, sun breaks through clouds, and rainbows appear with remarkable frequency. The Wild Atlantic Way offers some of Europe's most dramatic coastal scenery.

What makes Ireland special for photography:

Rainbow frequency - Atlantic showers and sunshine create multiple daily rainbow opportunities
Dramatic coastline - Towering cliffs, sea stacks, and rugged headlands along 2,500km of coast
Emerald landscapes - Rain-fed greenery provides striking contrast with stormy skies
Soft light - Overcast conditions create rich, saturated colors

The Cliffs of Moher rise 214 meters from the Atlantic, offering one of Europe's most dramatic coastal viewpoints. Rainbows are most common in the morning and evening when sun angle is optimal. Ireland's weather changes rapidly—our forecast helps you time your visit for the best conditions.

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72-hour requirements breakdown

What passed or failed, hour by hour

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Meets requirement

Misses requirement

Time Europe/Dublin	Rainbow Probability ≥ 60.0%	Visibility ≥ 8000.0m
Fri, Mar 13
04:00	0%	7264m
05:00	0%	8487m
06:00	0%	19840m
07:00	0%	24134m
08:00	0%	24135m
09:00	0%	17093m
10:00	0%	13236m
11:00	0%	387m
12:00	0%	4740m
13:00	0%	6977m
14:00	0%	14755m
15:00	90%	23583m
16:00	95%	20635m
17:00	56%	23608m
18:00	45%	23326m
19:00	0%	24135m
20:00	0%	24134m
21:00	0%	24135m
22:00	0%	24135m
23:00	0%	24134m
Sat, Mar 14
24:00	0%	12694m
01:00	0%	15653m
02:00	0%	13164m
03:00	0%	12095m
04:00	0%	10182m
05:00	0%	11618m
06:00	0%	24134m
07:00	0%	24134m
08:00	45%	23257m
09:00	80%	15436m
10:00	0%	21687m
11:00	70%	24135m
12:00	85%	24135m
13:00	45%	24135m
14:00	45%	24134m
15:00	45%	24135m
16:00	90%	23922m
17:00	32%	24135m
18:00	21%	24135m
19:00	0%	24134m
20:00	0%	24134m
21:00	0%	24135m
22:00	0%	24135m
23:00	0%	24135m
Sun, Mar 15
24:00	0%	15044m
01:00	0%	16483m
02:00	0%	16023m
03:00	0%	4946m
04:00	0%	24134m
05:00	0%	24135m
06:00	0%	24135m
07:00	0%	24134m
08:00	0%	24135m
09:00	0%	24134m
10:00	0%	10585m
11:00	0%	24135m
12:00	70%	24135m
13:00	65%	24135m
14:00	45%	24135m
15:00	70%	16837m
16:00	70%	24135m
17:00	83%	24134m
18:00	36%	23873m
19:00	0%	23960m
20:00	0%	24048m
21:00	0%	24135m
22:00	0%	23704m
23:00	0%	23274m
Mon, Mar 16
24:00	0%	22843m
01:00	0%	23274m
02:00	0%	23704m
03:00	0%	24135m
04:00	0%	24135m
05:00	0%	24135m
06:00	0%	24135m
07:00	0%	24135m
08:00	0%	24135m
09:00	0%	24135m
10:00	0%	24135m
11:00	0%	24135m

How to read: colored cells show whether each predicate requirement is met; highlighted rows mean the full rule matched (an opportunity).

What does Rainbow Probability mean?

Inputs that drive the score

This derived score summarizes multiple raw weather signals. The table below shows the supporting inputs hour by hour, so you can see what's pushing the score up or down.

Time Europe/Dublin	Precipitation Chance %	Rainfall mm	Showers mm	Solar Elevation °	Sunshine Duration seconds	Total Cloud Coverage %	Total Precipitation mm
Fri, Mar 13 Sunrise 06:57 Sunset 18:37
13:00	82%	0.06mm	0.64mm	34°	0seconds	100%	1.3mm
14:00	66%	0mm	0.42mm	32°	0seconds	100%	1.9mm
15:00	49%	0mm	0.1mm	28°	3600seconds	32%	2.3mm
16:00	56%	0mm	0.22mm	21°	3600seconds	34%	2.5mm
17:00	64%	0mm	0.22mm	14°	3600seconds	100%	2.7mm
18:00	71%	0mm	0.24mm	5°	3600seconds	85%	2.9mm
19:00 ☾	79%	0mm	0.07mm	-4°	0seconds	17%	0.06mm
20:00 ☾	87%	0mm	0.03mm	-13°	0seconds	65%	0.13mm
21:00 ☾	95%	0mm	0.05mm	-22°	0seconds	100%	0.19mm
22:00 ☾	96%	0mm	0.05mm	-29°	0seconds	100%	0.19mm
23:00 ☾	98%	0mm	0.04mm	-35°	0seconds	100%	0.25mm
Sat, Mar 14 Sunrise 06:54 Sunset 18:39
24:00 ☾	100%	0mm	0.54mm	-39°	0seconds	100%	0.5mm
01:00 ☾	99%	0mm	0.31mm	-40°	0seconds	100%	0.38mm
02:00 ☾	99%	0mm	0.47mm	-37°	0seconds	100%	0.81mm
03:00 ☾	99%	0mm	0.55mm	-33°	0seconds	100%	1.4mm
04:00 ☾	99%	0mm	0.51mm	-26°	0seconds	100%	2mm
05:00 ☾	99%	0mm	0.45mm	-18°	0seconds	100%	2.4mm
06:00 ☾	100%	0mm	0.12mm	-9°	0seconds	100%	2.8mm
07:00	85%	0mm	0.09mm	0.48°	0seconds	19%	0.13mm
08:00	70%	0mm	0.15mm	9°	0seconds	9%	0.25mm
09:00	56%	0mm	0.22mm	17°	0seconds	32%	0.44mm
10:00	65%	0mm	0.33mm	25°	0seconds	100%	0.75mm
11:00	73%	0mm	0.19mm	30°	3600seconds	100%	1.1mm
12:00	82%	0mm	0mm	34°	3600seconds	76%	1.2mm
13:00	62%	0mm	0mm	35°	3600seconds	96%	0mm
14:00	42%	0mm	0.01mm	33°	3600seconds	93%	0mm
15:00	22%	0mm	0.02mm	28°	3600seconds	93%	0mm
16:00	38%	0mm	0.14mm	22°	3600seconds	79%	0.06mm
17:00	53%	0mm	0mm	14°	3600seconds	100%	0.13mm
18:00	69%	0mm	0.07mm	5.3°	3600seconds	85%	0.19mm
19:00 ☾	79%	0mm	0mm	-3.8°	0seconds	80%	0mm
20:00 ☾	89%	0mm	0.04mm	-13°	0seconds	100%	0.06mm
21:00 ☾	99%	0mm	0.01mm	-21°	0seconds	100%	0.06mm
22:00 ☾	100%	0.04mm	0.04mm	-29°	0seconds	100%	0.13mm
23:00 ☾	100%	0.13mm	0.01mm	-35°	0seconds	100%	0.25mm
Sun, Mar 15 Sunrise 06:52 Sunset 18:41
24:00 ☾	100%	0.6mm	0mm	-38°	0seconds	100%	0.63mm
01:00 ☾	99%	0.49mm	0mm	-39°	0seconds	100%	0.63mm
02:00 ☾	99%	0.54mm	0mm	-37°	0seconds	100%	1.3mm
03:00 ☾	98%	0.06mm	0.04mm	-32°	0seconds	100%	1.8mm
04:00 ☾	98%	0.01mm	0.04mm	-25°	0seconds	100%	1.9mm
05:00 ☾	98%	0mm	0mm	-17°	0seconds	83%	1.9mm
06:00 ☾	98%	0mm	0mm	-8.6°	0seconds	100%	1.9mm
07:00	98%	0mm	0.05mm	0.79°	0seconds	100%	0mm
08:00	98%	0.02mm	0.07mm	9.4°	0seconds	100%	0.13mm
09:00	97%	0mm	0.05mm	18°	0seconds	100%	0.25mm
10:00	98%	0mm	0.53mm	25°	0seconds	100%	0.38mm
11:00	99%	0mm	0.02mm	31°	0seconds	100%	0.56mm
12:00	100%	0mm	0.09mm	34°	0seconds	88%	0.69mm
13:00	99%	0mm	0.09mm	35°	3600seconds	73%	0.13mm
14:00	98%	0mm	0.08mm	33°	3600seconds	100%	0.19mm
15:00	97%	0.01mm	0.34mm	28°	3600seconds	100%	0.44mm
16:00	98%	0mm	0.15mm	22°	3600seconds	100%	0.69mm
17:00	99%	0mm	0.11mm	14°	3600seconds	36%	0.94mm
18:00	100%	0mm	0.21mm	5.6°	3600seconds	100%	1.1mm
19:00 ☾	99%	0.03mm	0.17mm	-3.5°	2400seconds	100%	1.1mm
20:00 ☾	98%	0.05mm	0.14mm	-12°	1200seconds	100%	1mm
21:00 ☾	98%	0.08mm	0.1mm	-21°	0seconds	100%	0.94mm
22:00 ☾	98%	0.1mm	0.1mm	-28°	0seconds	100%	1.1mm
23:00 ☾	98%	0.11mm	0.09mm	-34°	0seconds	100%	1.4mm
Mon, Mar 16 Sunrise 06:50 Sunset 18:43
24:00 ☾	99%	0.13mm	0.09mm	-38°	0seconds	100%	1.6mm
01:00 ☾	88%	0.11mm	0.08mm	-39°	0seconds	100%	1.3mm
02:00 ☾	76%	0.08mm	0.07mm	-37°	0seconds	100%	0.98mm
03:00 ☾	65%	0.06mm	0.06mm	-32°	0seconds	100%	0.69mm
04:00 ☾	75%	0.11mm	0.04mm	-25°	0seconds	100%	1.2mm
05:00 ☾	85%	0.15mm	0.02mm	-17°	0seconds	100%	1.7mm
06:00 ☾	94%	0.2mm	0mm	-8.3°	0seconds	100%	2.3mm
07:00	89%	0.16mm	0mm	1.1°	0seconds	100%	1.6mm
08:00	84%	0.12mm	0mm	9.7°	0seconds	100%	0.92mm
09:00	78%	0.08mm	0mm	18°	0seconds	100%	0.25mm
10:00	78%	0.07mm	0mm	25°	0seconds	100%	0.31mm
11:00	78%	0.05mm	0mm	31°	0seconds	100%	0.38mm
12:00	78%	0.04mm	0mm	35°	0seconds	100%	0.44mm

How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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