Sunny spells and scattered showers for the week

This week's weather will continue with a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers. However, there is some uncertainty regarding the track of a depression on Thursday, which will bring a spell of wet and windy weather.

Dry and sunny in many areas this morning with isolated showers in the north and west. Scattered showers will develop elsewhere towards the afternoon and some will turn heavy later in the day, but there will be plenty of sunshine too. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees in a light to moderate westerly breeze.

Dry in many areas tonight with long clear spells. Scattered showers will spread from the west overnight, mainly affecting Munster while elsewhere will hold largely dry. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees in a light southerly or variable breeze.

Tuesday morning will be dry with sunny spells for most but scattered showers will affect the south and west. Further scattered showers will develop through the afternoon, heaviest in Leinster with the risk of isolated thunderstorms here. Becoming mainly dry in the west for a time in the afternoon. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in a light to moderate westerly breeze.

Wednesday will see outbreaks of rain or drizzle over the northern half of the country for much of the day. Scattered showers early in the day further south, becoming largely dry during the afternoon with sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees with light or moderate westerly winds.

Wednesday night will be a relatively mild night with rain spreading from the southwest to most areas from early in the night, as winds strengthen, increasing strong in coastal areas. Lows of 6 to 9 degrees

There's a high uncertainty regarding the forecast for the end of the week with an area of low pressure in our vicinity. Current indications suggest a spell of wet and windy weather with persistent rain or heavy showers at times. Daytime temperatures in the early to mid-teens.