Met Eireann's monthly forecast for May has predicted a bit of a washout for almost the entire month.
The grim forecast follows changeable weather over the Easter weekend which left a lot to be desired for many people across the country.
From May 2 - May 8, Met Eireann forecasts that unsettled weather will move in from the Atlantic with "above-average precipitation for most areas...and potential hazards or warnings couldn’t be ruled out."
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The forecast goes on that "eastern areas will see the most in the way of rain or showers, with normal to slightly above normal rainfall signalled there."
The disappointing forecast has led to a swell of bets being placed at Ladbrokes next month to be the wettest May on record.
Odds on May being a washout have been slashed from 6/1 to 4/1.
Nicola McGeady of Ladbrokes said: "People seem to be losing hope that the showery conditions will let up any time soon. After the washout that was Easter weekend, some punters are convinced May will be the wettest on record."
The forecast for the rest of this week is as follows:
Tuesday night
"Lingering showers will die out early tonight becoming dry and clear. Fog will likely form in calm conditions. Another cold night with a touch of grass frost possible with lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees."
Wednesday
"Some mist or fog to start tomorrow, clearing in the morning as sunny spells develop.
"Fog may persist in some coastal areas. A dry day with just the chance of an isolated shower later. Light southerly breezes will develop, with highs of 12 to 15 degrees.
"A largely dry night with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Cloudiest in the west and southwest where there will be patchy light rain or drizzle near the coast.
"Lowest air temperatures of 4 to 7 degrees with light southeasterly breezes, winds fresh near the southwest coast."
Thursday
"Thursday will bring well scattered showers and good sunny spells. Chance of drizzle in the far southwest. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees with a moderate easterly breeze.
"Becoming dry Thursday evening for a mostly clear night. Lowest air temperatures of 5 to 8 degrees with moderate easterly winds.Friday
"A moderate to fresh easterly wind will develop for Friday and temperatures, ranging 13 to 15 degrees, will be highest in the southwest and lowest along coasts of the east and north. It'll stay mainly dry."
Weekend
Saturday: "Rather cloudy with a mix of showers and some bright spells. Highs of 13 to 15 degrees. Moderate northeast breezes will be fresh at times."
Sunday: "Current indications showing that Sunday will have further showers moving in from the Irish Sea, with some sunny spells. There is a chance that longer spells of rain could affect the south or east. Highs of 12 to 15 degrees mainly light easterly winds."
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