Monday

There will be some outbreaks of rain in Connacht, Munster and Leinster but it will stay mainly dry.

Met Éireann says temperatures will range from 17°C to 21°C, with dry, sunny spells in the north.

Tuesday

There will be sunny spells but a fair amount of cloud with warm and humid weather. Temperatures will range from 20°C to 24°C, with some outbreaks of rain.

Wednesday

There will be scattered outbreaks of rain, with dry periods in the south and east of the country. Temperatures will reach 22°C.

Thursday

There will be a risk of some heavy downpours with thunder. It will be mainly warm, with temperatures ranging from 19°C to 23°C.

Friday

Met Éireann believes Friday will be a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, with a maximum of 21°C.

Farming forecast

Rain

Rainfall is expected to be below normal for the coming week. There is likely to be more rain in the north of the country, with drier weather in the south.

Up to 25mm of rain is expected in Ulster.

Temperatures

Soil temperatures are expected to remain between 1°C and 3°C above average.

Sunshine

Good sunshine is expected in the coming week, with more cloud in the north of the country.

Field conditions and spraying

Field conditions are excellent, with plenty of opportunities for spraying.

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