Today’s Bank Holiday Monday brings welcome dry conditions with spells of sunshine across Ireland, though some cloud may build into the afternoon. Temperatures will reach between 12 to 16 degrees Celsius, accompanied by light northeasterly breezes.
The pleasant conditions will continue overnight with long clear spells developing. Temperatures will drop to between 1 to 4 degrees, creating the possibility of some grass frost under the light variable breeze.
Those with pollen allergies should take note that today’s pollen forecast is high, while the solar UV index remains at moderate levels for both Monday and Tuesday.
Looking ahead to tomorrow, Tuesday will bring another dry day with long spells of sunshine and temperatures climbing slightly to between 15 to 18 degrees in a light variable breeze.
The national outlook remains promising as high pressure continues to dominate weather patterns across the region. Tuesday night will be largely clear, with just a few mist and fog patches possible as temperatures fall to between 3 to 7 degrees.
Wednesday will stay mostly dry with sunny spells, though there is a slight chance of an odd light shower. It will feel milder with highest temperatures of 14 to 18 degrees in light to moderate northeast winds.
Wednesday night continues the dry pattern with long clear spells for most areas and lowest temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees.
Thursday brings another dry day with sunny spells and just one or two light showers. Temperatures will range from 12 to 17 degrees, though coastal areas in the east will feel slightly cooler, with moderate easterly winds.
Friday maintains the dry conditions with long spells of sunshine and highest temperatures of 13 to 18 degrees, warmest in western regions, with light easterly breezes.
The extended outlook for the weekend suggests continued warm weather with plenty of dry and sunny conditions, though the occasional shower or patch of light rain remains possible.
Weather experts suggest this stable pattern of high pressure is providing ideal conditions for outdoor Bank Holiday activities across the country, with the dry and increasingly warm weather expected to continue through much of the week ahead.
Meteorologists note that while eastern coastal areas may remain slightly cooler due to onshore breezes, inland and western regions will benefit from the warmest temperatures, potentially reaching the high teens by the weekend.
Weather Forecast: 5th-9th May 2025
| Day | Conditions | Temperature | Wind | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 5th May |
Dry with sunshine, some cloud later | 12° to 16°C | Light northeasterly | Pollen: High UV: Moderate |
| Monday Night | Dry, clear spells | 1° to 4°C | Light variable | Possible grass frost |
| Tuesday 6th May |
Dry with long spells of sunshine | 15° to 18°C | Light variable | UV: Moderate |
| Tuesday Night | Largely clear | 3° to 7°C | Light winds | Some mist/fog patches |
| Wednesday 7th May |
Mostly dry, sunny spells | 14° to 18°C | Light to moderate NE | Chance of light shower |
| Wednesday Night | Dry with clear spells | 5° to 8°C | Light northeasterly | – |
| Thursday 8th May |
Dry with sunny spells | 12° to 17°C | Moderate easterly | Cooler near eastern coasts |
| Friday 9th May |
Dry with long spells of sunshine | 13° to 18°C | Light easterly | Warmest further west |