Last day of sunshine, fine spell to break tomorrow
Weather update from Met Éireann
Becoming generally unsettled and breezy with spells of rain and showers spreading from the Atlantic. Gradually turning cooler over the weekend.
A dry day today with plenty of sunshine, hazy at times across the west and south. Highest temperatures of 18 to 22 degrees but a little cooler near northern coasts due to light northerly or variable winds.
Staying dry tonight with clear spells, though cloud will thicken over the western half of the country with a little light rain and drizzle possible near Atlantic coasts by morning. Patches of mist and fog will develop in a light variable breeze. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees, mildest in the southwest.
Tomorrow (Friday) will start dry with spells of sunshine in the east but cloud will build from the west through the day, bringing outbreaks of rain and drizzle across the country. Highest temperatures of 14 to 19 degrees, mildest in the east, in light to moderate southwesterly winds.
Cloudy, damp and mild overnight on Friday with patchy light rain and drizzle. Temperatures not falling below 12 to 14 degrees in moderate southwest winds.
A rather wet and breezy day is forecast for Saturday with outbreaks of rain spreading from the west, turning heavy at times later. Feeling humid with highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees in fresh southwest winds.
Rain will clear early Saturday night, leaving mostly dry conditions and clear spells. A few light showers will affect western and northern coasts. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in fresh westerly winds.
Brighter on Sunday with sunny spells but scattered showers will become widespread through the morning and afternoon. A noticeably cooler day with highest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees in fresh westerly winds.
A breezy and showery day on Monday with limited sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 12 to 16 degrees in fresh southwest winds.
Further outlook: Remaining unsettled next week with further outbreaks of rain. Temperatures will recover slightly towards the mid to high teens.