Warm Days Ahead: Met Éireann Forecasts 25 Degree Heat
Met Éireann is forecasting a welcome shift in the weather this week, with temperatures reaching 25 degrees and widespread sunshine arriving by Tuesday. While the weekend begins with cloud and drizzle across the island, the coming days promise a brighter, warmer spell for communities across the thirty-two counties.
What is the weather forecast for the weekend?
Sunday brings a mostly cloudy start to the island. Mist and patches of rain will linger in the north and west, touching the province of Ulster and the western seaboard. Further south, in Munster and Leinster, sunny spells will break through as the day progresses. Temperatures will vary significantly, from a cool 15 degrees in the northwest to a warm 24 degrees in the south and southeast. Sunday night remains cloudy with patchy drizzle, holding at 11 to 15 degrees overnight.
Monday follows a similar rhythm. The morning brings cloud and light rain to western and northern coasts, but warm sunshine will develop in the south and east before spreading outward. We will see highs of 16 degrees in the northwest, rising to 24 degrees in the southeast. Monday night stays mostly cloudy with a few spots of drizzle in the north and west, with lows of 11 to 14 degrees.
When will the sunshine arrive across the country?
Tuesday marks the real turn in our fortunes. The day starts cloudy, with some patchy drizzle in the north and west, but sunshine in the southeast will steadily push across the rest of the land. It will be warm, with temperatures ranging from 18 to 25 degrees. The east and southeast will feel the heat most, while the northwest stays a little cooler. Tuesday night stays dry with clear spells, though mist and fog may form as temperatures drop to 11 to 15 degrees.
Wednesday morning will see any mist and fog clear, leaving a mostly dry day. Sunshine will develop widely as the hours pass, bringing another day of 18 to 25 degrees. Leinster and Munster will be warmest, while Atlantic coasts enjoy a cooler breeze with light to moderate southwesterly winds. Wednesday night stays dry initially, but cloud will build from the west, with lows of 12 to 15 degrees.
Will the warm weather last through Thursday?
Thursday begins under cloud, with scattered outbreaks of rain in Munster, Connacht, and Ulster. Yet the rain will retreat to northern and western areas, allowing warm, sunny spells to develop elsewhere. Temperatures will again reach up to 25 degrees in the south and southeast, with the northwest seeing 17 or 18 degrees.
What is the hottest day this week in Ireland?
Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to be the warmest days this week, with highs reaching 25 degrees, particularly in the east and southeast.
Will it rain this week in Ulster and Connacht?
Yes, patchy drizzle and light rain are expected in the northern and western provinces early in the week, with more scattered outbreaks returning to Ulster and Connacht on Thursday.