As the weekend is upon us, we can expect warm and humid weather with a mix of sunshine and cloudy skies. Here’s a detailed look at the weather forecast for the upcoming days.

Saturday: Today will bring warm and mostly dry conditions with variable cloud cover and occasional hazy sunshine. However, some southern and western coastal areas may experience persistent cloudiness, along with patches of mist, drizzle, and fog. High temperatures will range from 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a light to moderate southerly breeze.

Saturday Night: The night ahead will remain mostly dry with occasional clear spells. Mist, fog, and patches of drizzle may continue, particularly near the southern coasts. Overnight temperatures will stay mild, not dropping below 10 to 13 degrees Celsius, with a light to moderate southerly or variable wind.

Sunday: Looking ahead to Sunday, the warm and mostly dry conditions will persist. Expect generally cloudy skies, though there will be moments of hazy sunshine. Some mist, fog, and patchy drizzle could linger near southern coasts. High temperatures will reach 20 to 23 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a light to moderate southerly wind.

National Outlook: The national weather outlook reveals that the warmth and humidity will persist, with light rain expected initially. Tuesday night and Wednesday will see a spell of wet weather followed by cooler and fresher conditions.

Sunday Night: Sunday night will bring cloudy conditions with mist and fog. Some light rain is expected, mainly in the north and west regions. Overnight temperatures will remain mild, ranging from 11 to 14 degrees Celsius, with a light to moderate south to southwest wind.

Monday: Monday will start off mostly cloudy with patchy light rain in the north and west and mist and fog near southern coasts. However, sunny spells are expected to develop in the afternoon, although cloud cover will increase later in the evening. High temperatures will reach 18 to 22 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a light to moderate south to southwest wind.

Monday Night: The night ahead will remain cloudy with patches of mist and fog. Many areas will stay dry, but some patchy light rain is possible in the north and west. Overnight temperatures will stay mild, not falling below 12 to 15 degrees Celsius, with a light to moderate southerly wind.

Tuesday: Tuesday will see mostly cloudy conditions with occasional sunny intervals. In the morning and early afternoon, scattered showers are expected, followed by a band of more persistent rain moving into the north and west regions in the evening. High temperatures will range from 16 to 19 degrees Celsius, accompanied by a light to moderate south to southwest wind.

Tuesday Night: Tuesday night is set to be wet in most areas with heavy rainfall at times. However, it will become drier in the northwest towards morning. Lows will vary, with cooler temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees Celsius in Ulster and Connacht, while other regions will experience milder temperatures not falling below 12 to 15 degrees Celsius. Winds will be light to moderate, initially from the southwesterly direction and later shifting to west to northwest.

Wednesday: Wednesday morning will start off wet in most areas with heavy rain in some places. However, the rain will gradually clear southeastwards during the morning and early afternoon, giving way to sunny spells and isolated showers. Afternoon temperatures will range from 10 to 14 degrees Celsius, and a light to moderate northwesterly breeze will pick up, becoming moderate to fresh.

Further Outlook: Looking further ahead, Thursday promises dry and bright weather, but conditions will remain cool and changeable. Be prepared for fluctuations in the weather as the week progresses.

Stay tuned for updates as the weather unfolds, and enjoy your weekend!