Dry Spell for Ireland as Temperatures Set to Rise
Ireland is entering a prolonged period of dry weather, with temperatures peaking in the low 20s Celsius between Tuesday and Thursday.
The development follows a mixed April, which began with warm and dry conditions before shifting to a wetter pattern over the past 10 days. Most parts of the country experienced above-average rainfall during this time, with the exception of the far north.
A high-pressure system is set to dominate over the next 10 days, bringing settled and largely dry conditions. Rainfall totals are expected to remain below average, while temperatures are likely to remain above seasonal norms.
Wednesday will be the warmest day of the week, with temperatures potentially reaching 23 to 24°C, accompanied by a light east to northeast wind. However, isolated thundery showers are possible in the north and Midlands during the evening.
On Thursday, a northerly airflow may bring occasional showers across parts of the country, but overall, conditions are forecast to remain predominantly dry heading into early May.
The latest output from the Global Forecast System (GFS) weather model supports the outlook for low rainfall totals. The ensemble model, which runs 32 forecast variations to account for uncertainties in input data, also indicates a gradual cooling trend following the midweek temperature peak.
Model data focused on the Midlands region highlights the continuation of high pressure near or over Ireland throughout the 16-day forecast period.
