Weather Outlook for the Week Ahead
After experiencing several days of heavy rain and even thunderstorms in parts of the country, the public can look forward to a more stable and pleasant weather pattern this week. Met Eireann has confirmed that conditions will gradually become drier and sunnier, with temperatures expected to rise to around 20 to 21 degrees Celsius in most areas.
In their forecast for the coming days, Met Eireann mentioned that “more settled weather is expected for the rest of the week, with drier and brighter conditions developing, and just occasional showers or outbreaks of rain.” Here’s a detailed breakdown of what to expect over the next few days.
Tuesday, 22nd July
The morning will remain mostly dry, with a mix of clouds and some bright or sunny spells. However, isolated showers are likely to occur. As the day progresses, more frequent showers will spread from the west, becoming heavier at times, especially in the south. These showers are expected to continue through the evening, gradually becoming more isolated elsewhere.
The highest temperatures on Tuesday will range between 15 and 19 degrees Celsius, with a light to moderate breeze coming from the west or northwest.
During the night, showers will continue but will become less frequent, allowing for dry conditions and clear spells to develop. Clouds will start to build from the northwest later in the night, accompanied by well-scattered showers towards morning. The lowest temperatures will be between 9 and 14 degrees Celsius, with a light northwesterly or variable breeze.
Wednesday, 23rd July
Wednesday will begin with mostly cloudy skies and some showers, primarily in the northwest. Sunny spells are expected to increase throughout the day, and showers should clear by the evening, leaving most areas dry.
The maximum temperature for the day is expected to be between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius, with a light to moderate northwesterly breeze. Near the northeastern coasts, the wind may feel slightly fresher.
The night will remain mostly dry, with long periods of clear skies. Clouds will start to build from the west towards morning. The minimum temperature is expected to be between 8 and 13 degrees Celsius, with a light northwest or variable breeze.
Thursday, 24th July
The day will start mostly dry, with clouds continuing to build from the west. Light rain and drizzle are expected in a few spots. There will be some brighter and sunnier spells in the afternoon, but rain and drizzle are likely to return near Atlantic coasts in the late evening.
The highest temperature on Thursday is expected to range between 17 and 21 degrees Celsius, with light to moderate northwest winds that will gradually shift to southwest throughout the day.
Throughout the night, the sky will remain largely cloudy, with patchy rain and drizzle moving eastwards. Temperatures will not drop below 13 to 16 degrees Celsius, with a light to moderate westerly wind.
Friday, 25th July
Friday will start rather cloudy with well-scattered showers. The day will gradually become drier, with sunny spells developing as the showers become less frequent. The maximum temperature is expected to be between 16 and 20 degrees Celsius, with moderate to occasionally fresh westerly winds.
Saturday, 26th July
Saturday will begin with sunny spells and scattered showers in the morning. As the day progresses, better sunshine is expected, with showers becoming isolated. The highest temperature for the day is anticipated to be between 16 and 19 or 20 degrees Celsius, with moderate westerly winds. Along the north and northwest coasts, the wind may feel slightly fresher.
