NATIONAL FORECAST

TODAY

Some bright spells at first on the west coast, but it will be dull and overcast in other areas. The afternoon will see brightness mostly limited to the north-west coast, and it will remain mostly dry and cloudy elsewhere. Gentle south-easterly winds.

12-14C (54-57F).

TONIGHT

It is looking to remain largely cloudy across Irealnd throughout the night. While most areas should stay dry and fine, some places in Munster might see a light drizzle or two. There will be a light south-easterly wind.

8-11C (46-52F).

TOMORROW

Cloudy weather continues tomorrow. A band of rain is expected to arrive from the Atlantic after midday, and gradually push eastwards across the country through afternoon and the evening. Connaught and Munster will see the heaviest showers. Moderate south-easterly winds.

12-14C (54-57F).

REGIONAL FORECAST

Ulster:

Cloudy with drizzle in the east early on. Becoming mainly dry during the afternoon. A dry evening but still cloudy. Light south-easterly winds. High 11-14C (52-57F). Tonight, mostly cloudy. Dry. Low 6-9C (43-48F).

Connacht:

A misty start. It will then be dry but mostly cloudy, although a few brighter spells are possible from time to time. Light south-easterly winds. High 11-14C (52-57F). Tonight, dry but cloudy. Low 5-8C (41-46F).

Munster:

A misty start. It then looks set to be mostly dry but cloudy with the chance of the odd spot of rain or drizzle for a time. Moderate easterly winds. High 10-13C (50-55F). Tonight, dry but cloudy. Low 8-11C (46-52F).

Leinster:

Following a misty start, it will be dry but mostly cloudy, although a few brighter spells are possible from time to time. Becoming clearer by the end of the day. Light south-easterly winds. High 12-15C (54-59F). Tonight, clear spells. Low 5-8C (41-46F).

Dublin:

A largely cloudy day with some brief spells of sunshine at times. There will be a light south-easterly wind. High 12-15C (54-59F). Tonight, dry but cloudy. Low 8-11C (46-52F).