Weather

June 2021

Sunshine forecast for Friday and Saturday before cloud and rain showers threaten

STAYCATIONERS will enjoy some dry, sunny weather early this weekend but unfortunately there will be no imminent return to the balmy conditions delivered by the recent 'Azores High.'

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Putting Spain in the shade – barbecue boom as mercury to soar to 27C 

Ireland will be hotter than Marbella this weekend as temperatures are set to soar to nearly 27C in Munster and Leinster amid blue skies and sunshine.

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Grab your sunscreen (and ice-cream!) – temperatures set to top 23 degrees on Thursday

The sun will make a blazing return this week and bring with it some of the hottest days of the year so far.

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Sunshine reigns on bank holiday Sunday with warmer temperatures on the way

Widespread sunshine across the nation will continue for much of the afternoon and evening, with just isolated showers forecast by Met Éireann today.

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Mini-heatwave beckons: Sunshine and temperatures of up to 22C forecast for mid-June 

Mother Nature is set to deliver for pandemic-weary Irish families, with long-range weather forecasters indicating Ireland is in for some glorious June and July sunshine.

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May was cool and wet everywhere with above average rainfall 

It was finally beginning to feel like summer this week but the month of May was cool and wet everywhere.

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Grab the sunscreen – sunny weather and high temperatures to continue for rest of the week

Higher temperatures and sunny weather are expected to continue, although there may be the occasional showers according to Met Éireann.

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May 2021

‘Noticeably warmer’ this weekend with temperatures hitting the high teens 

The warm weather will return this weekend with temperatures hitting the high teens on Saturday.

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Summer finally on the horizon as high temperatures expected to end our wash-out May  

Here comes the sun – dry, sunny spells and temperatures in the high teens are in store for this coming weekend.

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Scattered showers for coming days before weather turns drier later in the week

Keep those umbrellas handy but there will be some drier weather as the week progresses.

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Summer weather on hold as scattered showers to continue this weekend

Summer weather has yet to come as scattered showers and even thunderstorms are expected for this weekend, according to Met Éireann.

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May could be wettest ever – but promise of sun in June

Ireland is set for one of the wettest  months of May on record.

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Heavy rain continues but dry and sunny start on cards for weekend

As we shake off two days of stormy weather, there’s a dry and sunny Saturday morning in store, and hope for more good weather later next week.

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Buds of May: Wet and cold spell to stay until next week

The wet and cold weather is here to stay with no end in sight until the middle of next week.

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Unsettled conditions to continue with weekend of blustery showers ahead

Unsettled weather will continue into the weekend with blustery showers, sunny spells and cool temperatures expected. 

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Thunderstorm warning issued by Met Éireann as heavy showers bring risk of flooding on a wet weekend

A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for Munster, Leinster and Connacht by Met Éireann for today.

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Thunderstorm warning issued for 13 counties as heavy downpours bring flooding risk

A thunderstorm warning has been issued for 13 counties in Munster, Leinster and Ulster by Met Éireann this afternoon.

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Weather: May sunshine on the horizon but not before widespread frost 

SUNSHINE and showers will dominate Irish weather for the next week but the good news is that it will slowly get milder with temperatures creeping up by almost four degrees.

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‘Unseasonably cold’ weather to see temperatures plummet to -3C

We are  in for more showers and low temperatures this week as an “unseasonably cold” start to May will see us grabbing umbrellas rather than deckchairs.

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April 2021

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Wall-to-wall sunshine forecast in most areas this weekend with the west the best for spring rays

A dry and sunny weekend is in store for much of the country, with the west the best overall for basking in the spring sunshine.

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Sunny weekend ahead as temperatures to top 20 degrees – and west is best

It’s set to be a sunny weekend as Met Éireann are forecasting dry and settled conditions, with temperatures hitting 18C. 

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Highs of 17C on the way as weather warms up this week

Fine weather is on the way as Met Éireann are forecasting dry and settled conditions for the rest of the week.

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Melting Arctic sea ice caused ‘Beast from the East’ cold wave

The ‘Beast from the East’ of 2018 was caused by melting Arctic sea ice, a study has found, with scientists warning of more blizzards to come.

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Warm and sunny opening to Easter but Arctic front to bring colder weather from Sunday

Ireland is set for a balmy opening to the Easter weekend but an Arctic weather front will bring cooler conditions and rain showers from Sunday.

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March 2021

Dry and sunny for St Patrick’s Day – but there is a drizzly week ahead

A dry and sunny St Patrick’s Day is expected today, with some light drizzle set to occur daily from tomorrow.

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Sunny and dry weather for St Patrick’s Day as temperatures to reach as high as 16C

The weather is set to take a sunny turn with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 16C on St Patrick’s Day.

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Mild and sunny: Perfect picnic weather for St Patrick’s Day

We could be in for a mild and sunny St Patrick’s Day but the weather remains a little unpredictable for the week ahead.

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Unsettled weekend ahead but drier weather on the way for St Patrick’s Day

A combination of sunny spells and blustery, heavy showers is set to remain this weekend but drier, more settled conditions are on their way for St Patrick’s Day.

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Will it rain on our (virtual) parade? Temperatures set to rise ahead of St Patrick’s Day

IRELAND is set for a mixed bag of holiday weather with drizzle and even heavy rain likely on Mother's Day while St Patrick's Day is set to prove both mild and dry.

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Better weather on the cards as weekend approaches

While scattered showers are expected over the next few days, things should become drier as it moves towards the end of the weekend, according to Met Éireann.