Ireland has been enjoying a ‘mini-heatwave’ with above-average temperatures and blue skies all week.
Many people will be hoping the weather holds for the weekend and making plans for outdoor activities.
Met Eireann has confirmed the good news that it will continue mild and dry on Saturday and Sunday and even pinpointed which counties would see the best of the weather.
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Giving an overview of the coming days, the national forecaster said: “Mainly dry with sunny spells. Daytime temperatures continuing well above the March average, but rather cold at night with a touch of grass frost possible.”
Here’s a day-by-day breakdown of the weekend weather, including the best counties for sunshine.
Friday
Met Eireann says: “Any mist and fog patches will clear on Friday morning and while it will be quite cloudy in some parts for a time, it will become sunnier as the day progresses.
“It will be largely dry, however the odd shower may break out, mainly in parts of Leinster and Ulster. There's a slight chance that a little bit of sea fog may encroach onto some coastal parts at times.
“Highest temperatures generally of 14 to 18 degrees, a little lower though in coastal parts of the east and north, in a light variable or easterly breeze.
“Friday night will be dry with clear spells. Areas of mist and fog will develop in a light east to northeast or variable wind. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 5 degrees.”
Best areas: Counties in Munster and Connacht away from the coast
Saturday
In its latest forecast, the national forecaster said: “Mist and fog will clear from most areas on Saturday morning but may linger along some coasts. It will be a dry day with sunny spells and a light easterly breeze.
"Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees, coolest near southern and eastern coasts.
“Dry with clear spells and light easterly breezes on Saturday night. Mist and fog will develop in the north and east. Lowest temperatures of 0 to 5 degrees.”
Best areas: Counties in the north and west
Sunday
Met Eireann continued: “Mist and fog will clear from most areas on Sunday morning but may persist along parts of the north and east coast.
It will be dry with sunny spells and light east to southeast or variable winds. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees.
“Continuing dry on Sunday night with clear spells and mist and fog will form in the north and east in light and variable breezes. Lowest temperatures of 1 to 6 degrees.”
Best areas: Counties in the west and south
The weather is expected to continue warm and sunny on Monday, however Met Eireann said: “Current indications suggest it will turn colder towards mid-week with the increased possibility of showers and chance of some frost by night.”
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