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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
0%
Sun Elevation-9.3° (Nautical twilight)
Precipitation0.2mm
Rain0.0mm
Showers0.2mm

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Dublin
Next opportunity
Excellent Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Wed, Feb 25 · 10:00–15:00 · 5h window
Low confidence
28%
🌈Rainbow Probability60-85%
Sun Elevation: 28.1° (Daylight)
Precipitation: 0.4mm
Rain: 0.0mm
Showers: 0.0mm
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Excellent Chance of Rainbow (double)
Cliffs of Moher
Thu, Feb 26 · 10:00–15:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:80-90%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Fri, Feb 27 · 10:00–15:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70-85%
Low
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Good Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Sat, Feb 28 · 16:00–17:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:60%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Rainbow (double)
Cliffs of Moher
Mon, Mar 2 · 11:00–17:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70-95%
Low
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Good Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Tue, Mar 3 · 10:00–15:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:60-65%
Low

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
11matching hours in the next 95 hoursJump to next match
AND logic: all conditions required
Meets requirement
Misses requirement
Time
Europe/Dublin
Rainbow Probability
≥ 60.0%
Visibility
≥ 8000.0m
Sat, Feb 21
19:000%8552m
20:000%16473m
21:000%24135m
22:000%24135m
23:000%24135m
Sun, Feb 22
24:000%24135m
01:000%11691m
02:000%24134m
03:000%24135m
04:000%24134m
05:000%19997m
06:000%24032m
07:000%24134m
08:000%24134m
09:0063%12295m
10:000%23905m
11:000%19173m
12:000%20794m
13:0070%24135m
14:0070%24135m
15:0070%24135m
16:0090%21259m
17:0068%22280m
18:000%24135m
19:000%23433m
20:000%20357m
21:000%23548m
22:000%18267m
23:000%23592m
Mon, Feb 23
24:000%22271m
01:000%21010m
02:000%21940m
03:000%24135m
04:000%24134m
05:000%24135m
06:000%24134m
07:000%19858m
08:000%15822m
09:000%21823m
10:000%20430m
11:000%11511m
12:000%3027m
13:000%3511m
14:000%3745m
15:000%5921m
16:000%24134m
17:000%24134m
18:000%24134m
19:000%24135m
20:000%24135m
21:000%24135m
22:000%24135m
23:000%24134m
Tue, Feb 24
24:000%24135m
01:000%24134m
02:000%24135m
03:000%24135m
04:000%24135m
05:000%24135m
06:000%24135m
07:000%24134m
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15:000%20751m
16:000%21902m
17:000%24071m
18:000%24019m
19:000%11560m
20:000%24134m
21:000%23821m
22:000%11975m
23:000%6620m
Wed, Feb 25
24:000%24126m
01:000%24129m
02:000%24132m
03:000%24135m
04:000%24135m
05:000%24135m
06:000%24135m
07:000%24135m
08:000%24135m
09:0041%24135m
10:0060%24135m
11:0060%24135m
12:0070%24135m
13:0085%24135m
14:0085%24135m
15:000%24135m
16:000%24135m
17:000%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
Sun, Feb 22 Sunrise 07:40 Sunset 18:02
19:00 ☾
100% 0mm 0.24mm -9.3° 0seconds 32% 0.19mm
20:00 ☾
100% 0mm 0.25mm -18° 0seconds 80% 0.38mm
21:00 ☾
99% 0mm 0.27mm -27° 0seconds 5% 0.75mm
22:00 ☾
100% 0mm 0.55mm -35° 0seconds 54% 1mm
23:00 ☾
100% 0mm 0.29mm -42° 0seconds 90% 1.4mm
Mon, Feb 23 Sunrise 07:38 Sunset 18:04
24:00 ☾
100% 0mm 0.19mm -46° 0seconds 63% 1.6mm
01:00 ☾
95% 0mm 0.44mm -47° 0seconds 100% 0.31mm
02:00 ☾
89% 0mm 0.33mm -45° 0seconds 100% 0.63mm
03:00 ☾
84% 0mm 0.04mm -40° 0seconds 100% 0.69mm
04:00 ☾
89% 0mm 0.11mm -33° 0seconds 100% 0.75mm
05:00 ☾
94% 0mm 0.07mm -24° 0seconds 100% 0.81mm
06:00 ☾
99% 0mm 0.04mm -15° 0seconds 100% 0.88mm
07:00 ☾
86% 0.2mm 0.11mm -6.4° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
08:00
73% 0.52mm 0.04mm 2.6° 0seconds 100% 0.69mm
09:00
60% 0.32mm 0.01mm 11° 0seconds 100% 1.1mm
10:00
68% 0.39mm 0mm 18° 0seconds 100% 1.4mm
11:00
75% 1.1mm 0mm 23° 0seconds 100% 2.2mm
12:00
83% 0.68mm 0.01mm 26° 0seconds 100% 3.1mm
13:00
70% 0.02mm 0mm 27° 0seconds 100% 0.25mm
14:00
58% 0.07mm 0mm 26° 0seconds 100% 0.31mm
15:00
46% 0.01mm 0mm 22° 0seconds 100% 0.44mm
16:00
58% 0.02mm 0mm 16° 0seconds 100% 0.44mm
17:00
70% 0.01mm 0mm 8.3° 0seconds 100% 0.44mm
18:00
82% 0mm 0mm 0.35° 0seconds 100% 0.44mm
19:00 ☾
70% 0mm 0mm -9° 0seconds 100% 0mm
20:00 ☾
57% 0mm 0mm -18° 0seconds 100% 0mm
21:00 ☾
45% 0mm 0mm -27° 0seconds 99% 0mm
22:00 ☾
63% 0.03mm 0mm -35° 0seconds 100% 0mm
23:00 ☾
82% 0mm 0mm -41° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
Tue, Feb 24 Sunrise 07:36 Sunset 18:06
24:00 ☾
100% 0mm 0mm -45° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
01:00 ☾
74% 0mm 0mm -47° 0seconds 100% 0mm
02:00 ☾
48% 0mm 0mm -44° 0seconds 100% 0mm
03:00 ☾
22% 0mm 0mm -39° 0seconds 100% 0mm
04:00 ☾
23% 0mm 0mm -32° 0seconds 100% 0mm
05:00 ☾
25% 0.04mm 0mm -24° 0seconds 100% 0mm
06:00 ☾
26% 0mm 0mm -15° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
07:00 ☾
30% 0.12mm 0mm -6.1° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
08:00
34% 0.12mm 0mm 2.9° 0seconds 100% 0.25mm
09:00
39% 0.03mm 0mm 11° 0seconds 100% 0.31mm
10:00
50% 0mm 0mm 18° 0seconds 100% 0.38mm
11:00
61% 0.26mm 0mm 23° 0seconds 100% 0.5mm
12:00
72% 0.03mm 0mm 27° 0seconds 100% 0.63mm
13:00
70% 0.08mm 0mm 28° 0seconds 100% 0.19mm
14:00
68% 0.03mm 0mm 26° 0seconds 100% 0.19mm
15:00
66% 0.25mm 0mm 22° 0seconds 100% 0.31mm
16:00
71% 0.32mm 0mm 16° 0seconds 100% 0.56mm
17:00
76% 0.19mm 0mm 8.6° 0seconds 100% 0.88mm
18:00
81% 0.26mm 0mm 0.58° 0seconds 100% 1.2mm
19:00 ☾
69% 0.91mm 0mm -8.7° 0seconds 100% 0.31mm
20:00 ☾
56% 0.17mm 0mm -18° 0seconds 100% 0.81mm
21:00 ☾
44% 0.28mm 0mm -26° 0seconds 100% 0.88mm
22:00 ☾
50% 0.85mm 0mm -34° 0seconds 100% 1.8mm
23:00 ☾
56% 2.1mm 0mm -41° 0seconds 100% 3.1mm
Wed, Feb 25 Sunrise 07:33 Sunset 18:08
24:00 ☾
61% 0.12mm 0mm -45° 0seconds 100% 3.9mm
01:00 ☾
54% 0.12mm 0mm -46° 0seconds 100% 2.8mm
02:00 ☾
46% 0.12mm 0mm -44° 0seconds 100% 1.8mm
03:00 ☾
39% 0.12mm 0mm -39° 0seconds 100% 0.69mm
04:00 ☾
40% 0.1mm 0.003mm -32° 0seconds 70% 0.83mm
05:00 ☾
41% 0.07mm 0.007mm -24° 0seconds 40% 0.98mm
06:00 ☾
42% 0.05mm 0.01mm -15° 0seconds 10% 1.1mm
07:00 ☾
49% 0.04mm 0.01mm -5.8° 1200seconds 9% 0.85mm
08:00
56% 0.03mm 0.01mm 3.2° 2400seconds 7% 0.58mm
09:00
63% 0.02mm 0.01mm 11° 3600seconds 5% 0.31mm
10:00
68% 0.02mm 0.007mm 18° 3600seconds 7% 0.35mm
11:00
73% 0.01mm 0.003mm 24° 3600seconds 9% 0.4mm
12:00
78% 0.01mm 0mm 27° 3600seconds 10% 0.44mm
13:00
70% 0.007mm 0.03mm 28° 2400seconds 40% 0.35mm
14:00
63% 0.003mm 0.06mm 26° 1200seconds 69% 0.27mm
15:00
56% 0mm 0.09mm 22° 0seconds 98% 0.19mm
16:00
56% 0.007mm 0.06mm 16° 0seconds 99% 0.27mm
17:00
56% 0.01mm 0.03mm 8.9° 0seconds 99% 0.35mm
18:00
56% 0.02mm 0mm 0.83° 0seconds 100% 0.44mm
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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