Milder Weather Expected This Week with Possible Rain Later
This week’s weather in Ireland is expected to bring a mix of milder conditions, with some sunny and dry spells, especially in the Munster region. However, forecasters from Met Éireann have warned that by the weekend, the weather could become more unstable, with showers and rain making an appearance.
The current outlook suggests that while there will be some rainfall, it should not last for long. The drier periods are particularly welcome after a series of downpours, which have caused flooding in some areas. These bright and dry spells are expected to continue for a while, but by the end of the week, there are signs that more persistent rain may return.
Despite the potential for a wet weekend, the extended range outlook from the national forecaster indicates that high pressure could dominate the weather later next week. This would lead to more settled conditions and lower than average levels of rainfall, offering a reprieve from the recent wet weather.
For those hoping for a return to warmer temperatures, there is one day this week that stands out as the most promising. Tomorrow is expected to see temperatures reaching up to 20 degrees in parts of Munster, while Thursday could see highs between 17 and 21 degrees in the Southwest during afternoon sunshine. Although the outlook for further ahead is less certain, most areas should experience at least high teens going into the weekend, with milder conditions continuing.
The overall forecast for the coming days points towards more settled weather for the rest of the week, with drier and brighter conditions developing. There will be occasional showers or outbreaks of rain, but these are expected to be short-lived.
Detailed Forecast for Cork and Munster
Today:
The morning started with mostly cloudy skies and isolated showers. Some bright or sunny spells were expected to develop at times. More frequent showers spread from the west through the morning and early afternoon, turning heavy at times before gradually easing off in the evening. Highest temperatures ranged from 16 to 19 degrees, with a light to moderate west to northwest breeze.
Tonight:
Showers continued throughout the night, becoming more isolated as dry conditions and clear spells developed for most areas. Cloud built from the northwest later, with scattered showers following towards morning. Lowest temperatures ranged from 10 to 14 degrees, with a light northwesterly or variable breeze.
Tomorrow (Wednesday):
The day began largely cloudy again, with some well-scattered showers moving southeastwards. Sunny spells developed at times, increasing throughout the day, with showers clearing to leave a dry evening for most. The highest temperatures were expected to be between 17 to 20 degrees, with a light to moderate northwesterly breeze.
Wednesday Night:
The night was expected to be mostly dry with long clear spells. Cloud built from the west towards morning, with lowest temperatures ranging from 8 to 13 degrees, in a light northwest or variable breeze.
Thursday:
The day started mostly dry, with clouds building from the west, bringing a few spots of light rain and drizzle. There were some brighter and sunnier spells in the afternoon before outbreaks of rain and drizzle developed near the coast later in the evening. Highest temperatures were expected to be between 17 to 21 degrees, with light to moderate northwest winds.
Thursday Night:
Largely cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle moving eastwards through the night. Temperatures were not expected to fall below 13 to 16 degrees, with a light to moderate westerly wind.
Friday:
Rather cloudy in the morning with well-scattered showers, becoming drier through the day with sunny spells developing. Highest temperatures were expected to be between 16 to 20 degrees.
Saturday:
Sunny spells and scattered showers in the morning before better sunshine develops through the afternoon as the showers become isolated. Highest temperatures were expected to be between 16 to 19 or 20 degrees.
Sunday:
Outbreaks of more persistent rain and drizzle are likely on Sunday, with cloud and further spells of rain expected early next week.
