Gradual shift to more settled conditions

High pressure will be situated close to Ireland this week, delivering sunny spells across the country, though scattered rain is expected on Tuesday and briefly in places from Thursday into Friday.

Sunday: Expect a mix of sunshine and showers, with drier conditions in areas away from the southwest and west, where rain will develop by late afternoon.

Monday: Scattered showers are forecast, with a slight chance of thunderstorms, but sunny intervals will persist. Overnight, temperatures may dip to 1–6°C, with a risk of frost in areas sheltered from the light southerly breeze.

Tuesday: A low-pressure system will bring a band of rain, arriving on the west coast by late morning and clearing the northeast by late evening. Eastern Ulster may remain dry until nightfall.

Temperature Trends: From Sunday to Tuesday, daytime temperatures will range between 11–13°C, rising to the mid-teens from Wednesday onward. With high pressure centered north of Ireland, the warmest conditions in the second half of the week are expected in inland areas of the west and northwest. Coastal regions in the south and east will be 2–3°C cooler due to an east-to-southeast breeze.

Midweek Onward: From Wednesday, brighter and sunnier weather will prevail, with only occasional showers. A weak frontal system may bring rain, mainly to Munster and south Leinster, from Thursday into Friday. Dry conditions are likely to become more widespread during next weekend with just a scattering of light showers.

Late April / Early May Outlook: The remainder of April looks increasingly settled, though weak frontal systems could bring occasional rain or drizzle to the west and southwest’s Atlantic coasts. By month’s end, a north-to-northeasterly airflow may lower temperatures but maintain mostly dry and stable conditions.

Overall, the weather outlook reflects a gradual shift toward calmer, sunnier weather with minor interruptions.