Ireland saw a miserable end to last week’s heatwave on Sunday night as torrential rain and thunderstorms spread across the country.
However, if you are missing the sun, you may not have to wait too long for its return.
Met Eireann’s long range forecast has predicted a high pressure system to dominate conditions in the final week of August as temperatures climb above average, bringing generally settled weather across the country.
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Rain is also expected to be below average in the final week of August, giving the perfect opportunity to enjoy the last of the summer sunshine.
Here is a look at Met Eireann’s monthly forecast.
Monday, August 15 to Sunday, August 21
After a prolonged period of high pressure dominating our weather, low pressure is set to take hold in week 1, bringing changeable conditions to the country.
Temperatures will stay marginally above average, warmest in the southeast.
Precipitation is expected to be quite varied, with wetter than average conditions in the east and drier than average conditions in the west.
Monday, August 22 to Sunday, August 28
In week 2, air pressure is expected to be very close to average, with neither high nor low pressure dominating. Likewise, temperatures are also expected to stay close to typical levels for the time of year.
Some uncertainty remains regarding rainfall amounts, although accumulations are currently expected to stay below average for most parts of the country.
Monday, August 29 to Sunday, September 4
While there is some uncertainty for week 3, current projections indicate a return to high pressure, bringing generally settled conditions across the country.
Temperatures are forecast to be above average, with precipitation amounts staying below average.
Monday, September 5 to Sunday, September 11
Considerable uncertainty remains for week 4. As it stands, the long-range model indicates predominantly low pressure with generally wetter than average conditions across the country.
Temperatures are nevertheless expected to be warmer than average.
Meanwhile, today will see scattered showers and thunderstorms affecting many areas, becoming mainly confined to southern and eastern parts by afternoon with the continued risk of flooding.
Fresher and drier conditions will be felt further north with just isolated showers and intermittent sunny spells.
Highest temperatures will return closer to average, ranging from 15 to 17 degrees in the north and west and between 18 and 23 degrees elsewhere. Light to moderate northerly winds will increase fresh to strong along Atlantic coasts.
Showers will gradually die out in the south to leave a mainly dry night with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 14 degrees, remaining warmest near the east coast. Moderate northerly breezes will be fresh at times near northward-facing coasts.
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