According to Met Éireann, the weather outlook for the upcoming May Bank Holiday weekend is rather unsettled. The national weather service predicts that there will be a mixture of bright periods and rain showers, with top temperatures hovering around 15 degrees for both Saturday and Sunday.
On Thursday, conditions are expected to be rainy in much of Munster, Connacht, and southern Leinster. Inclement weather in the morning may lead to spot flooding due to intense rain fall. There will be drier conditions in other regions, punctuated with mist and drizzle. However, there is a likelihood of scattered showers coming from the east in the afternoon and evening.
Ulster is forecasted to enjoy the best sunny intervals, with the highest temperatures fluctuating between 8 degrees in the south and 18 degrees in the north.
There will be cloud cover on Thursday night as rain turns patchy and lingers on throughout the night. The weather on Friday morning is likely to be overcast and gloomy, with continuous rain and drizzle in the afternoon, sparing few sunny moments. Top temperatures will range between 11 and 15 degrees. The night will be cloudy and rainy, with occasional heavy rain showers.
Some dry periods are expected, but the night will be largely damp and overcast, with light breezes and bottom temperatures between 7 and 11 degrees. Saturday is anticipated to be dreary and damp with spouts of rain and drizzle throughout the day. Later in the afternoon, the southern and eastern counties might experience some brighter periods. Winds are expected to be fairly light all day with peak temperatures between 12 to 15 degrees.
For Sunday, the day will kick off with overcast skies, while rain is projected to start in the southern counties before moving northwards in the afternoon and evening. The wind will be mild, and top temperatures will be between 12 to 15 degrees.
As per early indications from Met Éireann, Monday is set to be another uncertain day with cloudiness and rain breaks. Light winds are expected, with temperatures likely lingering in the mid-teens.