Next week, temperatures are forecasted to rise up to 25 degrees, however, there is a chance of showers as well.
The weather forecast for Ireland over the coming days promises generally warm and mostly dry conditions, with occasional showers, particularly in the southwest and southern regions. Temperatures are expected to be slightly above the August norm, ranging mostly from 18 to 25 degrees Celsius.
Monday, August 18
Dry weather will prevail in many places initially, with sunny spells, but cloud will build over Munster, south Leinster, and south Connacht in the morning. Showery intervals, some heavy and potentially thundery, are expected to develop there. Other areas will remain dry, enjoying hazy sunshine. Temperatures will range between 19 to 24°C, with the warmest conditions in the midlands and west. Light to moderate easterly breezes will be felt.
Monday Night
Showers, some heavy, are anticipated, especially in the southwest. Elsewhere, it will be mostly dry with clear spells. Temperatures will be between 11 to 17°C, with light east to northeast breezes.
Tuesday, August 19
Sunny spells and scattered showers, mainly in the southwest, will characterise the weather. The best dry weather will be found in Ulster, with showers becoming more isolated into the evening. Temperatures will range from about 18-19°C in the east to 23-24°C in the west.
Rest of Week 1 (August 18 - 24)
High pressure to the north of Ireland will bring fairly settled weather, with occasional heavy showers or thunderstorms mainly in the Midlands and South. Rainfall totals will be below normal in northern parts but somewhat wetter in southern and central areas. Mean air temperatures will be slightly above the August average.
Towards Week 2 (Starting August 25)
The weather is expected to trend towards more unsettled conditions, with increased rainfall nationwide, especially in southern and western districts. Temperatures will remain near or slightly above average.
In summary, expect mostly warm, dry, and sunny weather in many areas over the next several days, with increased chances of heavier showers and thunderstorms primarily in southern and southwestern Ireland. Stay tuned for updates on the developing weather patterns.
Weather-forecasting models suggest that the unsettled conditions expected towards Week 2, starting August 25, will bring increased rainfall nationwide, particularly in southern and western districts. The weather in the initial days, from Monday, August 18, will be mostly warm, dry, and sunny, with occasional showers, according to the weather forecast.
