Mixed Conditions Ahead with Only Brief Bright Spells
Ireland will remain under the influence of unsettled Atlantic weather conditions through the middle of September, with frequent spells of rain or showers expected.
Although some brighter intervals will occur, particularly in eastern counties, rainfall is forecast to stay above average while temperatures run slightly below seasonal norms.
Friday will bring a mainly dry start with widespread sunshine. Cloud will gradually build from the west during the day, bringing the risk of a few showers. Temperatures are expected to reach between 15 and 18 degrees in light southwesterly winds.
On Saturday, Ulster and Leinster are likely to begin largely dry, though showers will push northwards through western counties and merge into longer spells of rain. The eastern half of the country should hold mostly dry until evening, before more widespread outbreaks of rain set in overnight. Temperatures will range from 16 to 18 degrees, with moderate to fresh southeasterly winds.
Sunday is set to be blustery, with scattered outbreaks of rain. Some drier and brighter interludes may develop later in the day. Temperatures will vary from 14 to 19 degrees, warmest in the east, as southwesterly winds gradually ease.
A spell of heavy showers is forecast for Monday, with some merging into longer periods of rain, particularly across the northwest where local downpours are possible. Temperatures will be slightly cooler at 13 to 17 degrees.
Tuesday will again see showers and longer spells of rain, although conditions should improve across Munster during the afternoon. Highs of 13 to 18 degrees are forecast, with the mildest conditions in the south.
Looking further ahead, a mobile Atlantic pattern is expected to maintain frequent rain or showers through much of next week. However, more settled weather may begin to edge in across southern and southeastern areas by the middle of the month as high pressure builds northwards.
