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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-10.3° (Nautical twilight)
Precipitation0.1mm
Rain0.0mm
Showers0.1mm

Upcoming Opportunities

When all conditions match, PhotoWeather marks an opportunity window.

Times shown in Europe/Dublin
Next opportunity
Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Tomorrow · 11:00–12:00 · 1h window
Medium confidence
52%
🌈Rainbow Probability70%
Sun Elevation: 21.6° (Daylight)
Precipitation: 0.6mm
Rain: 0.0mm
Showers: 0.1mm
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Tomorrow · 14:00–15:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70%
Medium
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Very Good Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Tomorrow · 16:00–17:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:73.6%
Medium
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Excellent Chance of Rainbow (double)
Cliffs of Moher
Sun, Feb 22 · 10:00–15:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:60-95%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Rainbow (double)
Cliffs of Moher
Tue, Feb 24 · 10:00–17:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:60-90%
Low
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Good Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Wed, Feb 25 · 10:00–15:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:60%
Low
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Excellent Chance of Rainbow
Cliffs of Moher
Thu, Feb 26 · 10:00–17:00
🌈Rainbow Probability:70-85%
Low
+1 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
3matching 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
Tue, Feb 17
19:000%18192m
20:000%2474m
21:000%1247m
22:000%24134m
23:000%24134m
Wed, Feb 18
24:000%24135m
01:000%22566m
02:000%24135m
03:000%19367m
04:000%19596m
05:000%18080m
06:000%10252m
07:000%13331m
08:000%24134m
09:000%10265m
10:000%10981m
11:000%12668m
12:000%13037m
13:000%7777m
14:000%22892m
15:000%24135m
16:000%24135m
17:000%24134m
18:000%24135m
19:000%24134m
20:000%24135m
21:000%24134m
22:000%24135m
23:000%24134m
Thu, Feb 19
24:000%24135m
01:000%24135m
02:000%24134m
03:000%24135m
04:000%24135m
05:000%9290m
06:000%24135m
07:000%24134m
08:000%24135m
09:0046%24134m
10:000%24135m
11:0070%24135m
12:000%24135m
13:0045%24135m
14:0070%24135m
15:0045%24134m
16:0074%24134m
17:0040%24135m
18:000%24135m
19:000%24134m
20:000%24134m
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22:000%24135m
23:000%24134m
Fri, Feb 20
24:000%24135m
01:000%19775m
02:000%11160m
03:000%9022m
04:000%12124m
05:000%24134m
06:000%24134m
07:000%24134m
08:000%24134m
09:000%15206m
10:000%24135m
11:000%24134m
12:000%24134m
13:000%24134m
14:000%14970m
15:000%14857m
16:000%14357m
17:000%24135m
18:000%24134m
19:000%24134m
20:000%24134m
21:000%24134m
22:000%24135m
23:000%24135m
Sat, Feb 21
24:000%24135m
01:000%19546m
02:000%14958m
03:000%10369m
04:000%12835m
05:000%15301m
06:000%17767m
07:000%19890m
08:000%22012m
09:000%24135m
10:000%24135m
11:000%24135m
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14:000%24135m
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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
Wed, Feb 18 Sunrise 07:48 Sunset 17:54
19:00 ☾
58% 0mm 0.1mm -10° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
20:00 ☾
52% 0mm 0.01mm -19° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
21:00 ☾
46% 0mm 0.07mm -28° 0seconds 98% 0.13mm
22:00 ☾
62% 0mm 0.09mm -36° 0seconds 28% 0.25mm
23:00 ☾
78% 0mm 0mm -43° 0seconds 10% 0.25mm
Thu, Feb 19 Sunrise 07:46 Sunset 17:56
24:00 ☾
93% 0mm 0mm -47° 0seconds 26% 0.25mm
01:00 ☾
90% 0mm 0mm -48° 0seconds 23% 0mm
02:00 ☾
86% 0mm 0mm -46° 0seconds 6% 0mm
03:00 ☾
83% 0mm 0mm -41° 0seconds 66% 0mm
04:00 ☾
85% 0mm 0mm -34° 0seconds 100% 0mm
05:00 ☾
88% 1mm 0.06mm -26° 0seconds 100% 0.63mm
06:00 ☾
91% 0mm 0.16mm -17° 0seconds 100% 1.1mm
07:00 ☾
82% 0mm 0.11mm -7.6° 0seconds 68% 0.13mm
08:00
73% 0mm 0.11mm 1.4° 0seconds 79% 0.31mm
09:00
64% 0mm 0.18mm 9.3° 0seconds 93% 0.44mm
10:00
65% 0mm 0.04mm 16° 0seconds 100% 0.5mm
11:00
67% 0mm 0.07mm 22° 0seconds 60% 0.63mm
12:00
69% 0mm 0mm 25° 0seconds 98% 0.69mm
13:00
59% 0mm 0.06mm 26° 3600seconds 100% 0.06mm
14:00
49% 0mm 0.11mm 24° 3600seconds 100% 0.13mm
15:00
39% 0mm 0.02mm 20° 3600seconds 97% 0.19mm
16:00
53% 0mm 0mm 14° 3600seconds 65% 0.25mm
17:00
68% 0mm 0.06mm 7.2° 3600seconds 81% 0.25mm
18:00 ☾
82% 0mm 0.03mm -1° 3600seconds 100% 0.25mm
19:00 ☾
86% 0mm 0.02mm -10° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
20:00 ☾
91% 0mm 0.03mm -19° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
21:00 ☾
95% 0mm 0.01mm -28° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
22:00 ☾
97% 0mm 0mm -36° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
23:00 ☾
98% 0mm 0mm -42° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
Fri, Feb 20 Sunrise 07:44 Sunset 17:58
24:00 ☾
100% 0mm 0mm -47° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
01:00 ☾
89% 0.38mm 0mm -48° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
02:00 ☾
79% 0.73mm 0.02mm -46° 0seconds 100% 2.4mm
03:00 ☾
68% 0mm 1.1mm -41° 0seconds 100% 3.3mm
04:00 ☾
70% 0mm 0.36mm -34° 0seconds 100% 3.9mm
05:00 ☾
72% 0mm 0.08mm -25° 0seconds 15% 4.1mm
06:00 ☾
74% 0mm 0.04mm -16° 0seconds 100% 4.1mm
07:00 ☾
71% 0mm 0.03mm -7.3° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
08:00
68% 0mm 0mm 1.7° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
09:00
65% 0.35mm 0.13mm 9.6° 0seconds 100% 0.19mm
10:00
70% 0mm 0mm 17° 0seconds 100% 0.38mm
11:00
74% 0mm 0mm 22° 0seconds 100% 0.38mm
12:00
79% 0mm 0.03mm 25° 0seconds 100% 0.44mm
13:00
68% 0.21mm 0mm 26° 0seconds 100% 0.38mm
14:00
57% 0.47mm 0.04mm 25° 0seconds 100% 1.1mm
15:00
46% 0.62mm 0mm 21° 0seconds 100% 1.6mm
16:00
48% 0.54mm 0mm 15° 0seconds 100% 2.3mm
17:00
50% 0.2mm 0.01mm 7.4° 0seconds 100% 2.8mm
18:00 ☾
52% 0.01mm 0mm -0.65° 0seconds 100% 2.9mm
19:00 ☾
42% 0mm 0mm -9.8° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
20:00 ☾
31% 0mm 0mm -19° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
21:00 ☾
21% 0.03mm 0mm -28° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
22:00 ☾
26% 0.01mm 0mm -36° 0seconds 100% 0.06mm
23:00 ☾
32% 0.06mm 0mm -42° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
Sat, Feb 21 Sunrise 07:42 Sunset 18:00
24:00 ☾
37% 0mm 0mm -46° 0seconds 100% 0.13mm
01:00 ☾
41% 0.37mm 0mm -48° 0seconds 100% 0.19mm
02:00 ☾
46% 0.73mm 0mm -45° 0seconds 100% 0.25mm
03:00 ☾
50% 1.1mm 0mm -40° 0seconds 100% 0.31mm
04:00 ☾
61% 0.93mm 0.003mm -33° 0seconds 100% 1.2mm
05:00 ☾
72% 0.75mm 0.007mm -25° 0seconds 100% 2.1mm
06:00 ☾
84% 0.58mm 0.01mm -16° 0seconds 100% 3mm
07:00 ☾
80% 0.41mm 0.007mm -7° 0seconds 100% 2.3mm
08:00
77% 0.24mm 0.003mm 2° 0seconds 100% 1.6mm
09:00
74% 0.07mm 0mm 9.9° 0seconds 100% 0.94mm
10:00
77% 0.08mm 0mm 17° 0seconds 100% 1mm
11:00
79% 0.08mm 0mm 22° 0seconds 100% 1.1mm
12:00
82% 0.09mm 0mm 26° 0seconds 100% 1.1mm
13:00
72% 0.06mm 0mm 27° 0seconds 100% 0.81mm
14:00
62% 0.04mm 0mm 25° 0seconds 100% 0.5mm
15:00
52% 0.01mm 0mm 21° 0seconds 100% 0.19mm
16:00
60% 0.007mm 0mm 15° 0seconds 100% 0.19mm
17:00
67% 0.003mm 0mm 7.7° 0seconds 99% 0.19mm
18:00
75% 0mm 0mm -0.25° 0seconds 99% 0.19mm
How to read: these inputs help produce the derived score; they are not requirements by themselves.

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