Réamhaisnéis Náisiúnta

Issued at: 19 April 2026 15:48

TODAY - Sunday 19th April

Dry for most for the rest of today with a mix of cloud and mild spells of spring sunshine. Isolated showers will affect west Ulster. Afternoon highs will range 12 to 16 degrees, mildest in the West, all in just light variable breezes.

TONIGHT

Tonight will be dry, calm and mostly clear, but turning cold. Some late-season frost will occur with shallow mist patches too. Lowest temperatures of -2 to 5 degrees, coldest away from the West.

TOMORROW - Monday 20th April

Continuing dry with good sunny spells and just light easterly breezes, with just the slight chance of a light shower. After a cool crisp start, afternoon highs will range 12 to 17 degrees, mildest in the Southwest.

National Outlook

Overview: High pressure remaining nearby for the coming week, bringing plenty of dry and bright, albeit breezy at times, weather. Temperatures will increase later in the week too

Monday Night: Mostly dry with long clear spells. A few isolated showers may feed in from the east. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees, with a light to moderate easterly breeze.

Tuesday: A breezier day starting off with a mix of sunny spells and a few showers. However, current indications are for cloud to build from the south through the day with some outbreaks of rain or drizzle possibly clipping southwestern coasts. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees, with moderate to fresh easterly winds.

Tuesday night: Dry with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 8 degrees, mildest in the southwest where it will remain cloudier, with moderate to fresh easterly winds.

Wednesday: Another breezy day, it will remain dry for many. Starting off with sunny spells, cloud will build over the southern half of the country with some outbreaks of rain and drizzle possible in the southwest. Highest temperatures of 11 to 15 degrees, with a fresh easterly breeze.

Thursday: Dry and sunny with just the odd shower possible. Highest temperatures of 11 to 16 or 17 degrees, warmest in the west, with moderate to fresh east to southeast winds easing in the evening.

Further outlook: Remaining mostly dry for Friday and into the weekend with plenty of sunshine and with temperatures reaching the high teens, or even 20 degrees, in the west.