Outbreaks of rain and drizzle today
Weather update from Met Éireann
Cloudy today with outbreaks of rain and drizzle becoming widespread from the northwest and west after a mostly dry start elsewhere. The rain will clear from much of Ulster and Connacht during the day, with a few late sunny spells developing here. However, most of Munster and Leinster will see the rain continuing into the evening. Noticeably cooler with highest temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees in light northwesterly or variable winds.
Mainly dry tonight as any lingering rain in the east and south gradually eases away. Long clear spells will develop along with a few mist or fog patches. Turning cool with lowest temperatures of 5 to 11 degrees in light northerly or variable breezes.
Tomorrow will be mainly dry with sunny spells and isolated showers in northern areas on Tuesday. Highest temperatures of 15 to 18 degrees in a light northerly breeze.
Mainly dry and clear on Tuesday night with some mist and fog patches forming in slack conditions. Lowest temperatures a chilly 4 to 7 degrees as light southeast or variable breezes set in by morning.
After a mostly dry start on Wednesday with sunny spells, cloud will increase from the Atlantic with rain spreading from the west in the afternoon and evening. The southeast may hold mainly dry until the early night. Highest temperatures of 14 to 17 degrees in a freshening southerly wind. Some strong winds are expected near to Atlantic coastal areas.
The rain will clear to scattered showers on Wednesday night and the winds will veer to the west and moderate. Lows of 11 to 13 degrees.
Thursday looks to be a bright day with sunny spells and a few showers, mostly affecting the northwest of the country. Temperatures on Thursday will be between 15 and 18 degrees with light to moderate west to northwest winds, fresher near northern and northwestern coasts.
Friday looks to be largely dry with sunny spells developing after mist and fog clears. However, it is possible that some rain could move into the southeast later in the day. Highest temperatures around the mid teens.
Currently next weekend looks dry for many, but eastern and southern parts may see some breezy wet weather at times.