Weather

GENERAL FORECAST

It is set to be a rather dull and cloudy day across Ireland. There will be rain or drizzle at times, especially in the west, though most of the rain or drizzle is expected to be patchy in nature. A moderate southerly breeze.

REGIONAL FORECASTS

Leinster: A cloudy day with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle, especially in the morning. Moderate southerly winds. Tonight, moderate rain. Max temp 16C (61F). Min temp 10C (50F).

Dublin: It will be cloudy with the odd spot of rain or drizzle, but dry otherwise. A moderate southerly breeze. Tonight, cloudy, light rain. Max temp 16C (61F). Min temp 10C (50F). Ulster: A predominantly cloudy day, with little brightness, if any, and patchy rain. A moderate southerly breeze. Tonight, moderate rain. Max temp 17C (63F). Min temp 9C (48F).

Connacht: Rather dull and cloudy with patchy light rain or drizzle through most of the day. Moderate southerly winds. Tonight, cloudy, heavy rain. Max temp 16C (61F). Min temp 8C (46F).

Munster: Cloudy throughout the day with patchy rain or drizzle, especially in the west. A moderate southerly breeze. Tonight, cloudy, heavy rain. Max temp 16C (61F). Min temp 10C (50F).

WEEK AHEAD

Cloudy and wet in the west on Monday, though bright spells are possible in the east. Variable cloud is expected on Tuesday with the odd spot of rain. Bright with sunny spells on Wednesday, though risk of heavy showers later. Some sunshine on Thursday too, though again showers are possible, especially for central parts. Variable cloud on Friday, but dry with isolated showers. Warm sunshine is expected over the weekend with any showers very isolated.