A generally settled spell of summer weather is expected over the coming days, with a mix of dry periods and scattered showers. While the west and northwest will see the bulk of any rainfall, much of the south and southeast will stay largely dry. Temperatures will remain near or slightly above average for late July, peaking in the low 20s in sunnier southern areas.

Tonight
A few isolated showers will drift into Atlantic coastal counties, but most areas will remain dry. Temperatures will fall to between 10 and 15°C.

Saturday
Isolated showers will spread inland from the west and northwest, though many places will stay dry. Temperatures will range from 16 to 21°C, possibly a little warmer in the south and southeast. Winds will be moderate from the west.

Sunday
Scattered showers will continue, mainly in western and northwestern areas. Northern Ulster may see some prolonged light rain or drizzle. Southern and southeastern counties are expected to stay largely dry. Highs of 16 to 21°C, coolest in the northwest, with moderate westerly winds.

Monday
Showers will again affect Atlantic coastal counties, gradually moving inland. Drier spells will develop further south and east. Winds will be light to gentle from the west. Temperatures will range from 15 to 21°C, warmest in the far south.

Outlook for Next Week
A continued mix of scattered showers and sunny or bright spells each day. Rainfall amounts will be below normal in most areas, but it will often be cloudy, with sunshine totals near or slightly below average. Winds will be gentle to occasionally moderate, from the west or northwest. Temperatures will stay near or slightly above normal—reaching the low 20s in the south and southeast, and cooler in the northwest.

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