Monday

Mainly cloudy and dull on Monday as outbreaks of rain become widespread. Rain will turn heavy in the west and northwest through the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 7°C to 10°C. Moderate to fresh southwest winds.

It will be a wet night over much of the country, with some heavy bursts at times and the risk of spot flooding especially in the northwest. Lowest temperatures will fall to between 0°C and 3°C in the north, with 4°C to 8°C elsewhere.

Tuesday

Current indications suggest rain will persist across much of the country on Tuesday with the best of any drier brighter conditions over Ulster. Highest temperatures of 6°C or 7°C in most northerly parts, 8°C to 11°C elsewhere.

Rain will extend to all parts for a time, with more showery conditions extending from the southwest towards morning. Coldest again over the northeastern half of the country with lowest temperatures of 2°C to 5°C.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy with rain clearing away to the northeast through Wednesday morning followed by scattered showers, most frequent in the west with limited bright spells. Highest temperatures of 10°C to 12°C.

Scattered showers will become more widespread overnight merging into longer spells of rain at times. Drier conditions with clear spells will extend from the west later in the night. Lowest temperatures of 2°C to 5°C.

Thursday

A generally dry day on Thursday with good sunny spells and just some patchy drizzle in western coastal counties. Highest temperatures of 8°C to 10°C.

Mostly dry over night with clear spells. Overnight lowest temperatures of -2°C to 3°C, coldest in the southeast.

Friday

Dry for most on Friday but light outbreaks of rain or drizzle will affect Atlantic coastal counties. Cloud will increase from the west during the afternoon, followed by rain later in the evening. Highest temperatures of 5°C to 9°C.