Could this mini heatwave see Ireland's April temperature record be broken?
The mini heatwave we're currently experiencing could see Ireland's record for the hottest April on record be broken, Met Éireann have predicted.
Temperatures have soared to the low 20s (it's hot for April, we swear), with Irish people taking full advantage of the good weather with 99s and getting the drying done outside.
However, Met Éireann have said that it could be the hottest April on record — with the record, 25.8C in Donegal, standing since 1984. The mini heatwave could see Ireland's record for the hottest April on record be broken, Met Éireann have predicted. Pic: RollingNews.ie
'That's the only time a temperature above 25C was ever recorded in Ireland in April,' Met Éireann meteorologist Aoife Kealy told RTÉ. 'Even if we don't hit that 25.8C mark it is likely that we are going to see one of the warmest April days today.'
The west and midlands are set to be the warmest parts of the country in what will easily be the warmest day of the year so far, with the mercury staying around the high teens to low 20s nationwide.
A peak of 23C yesterday saw parts of the country be hotter than the Canary Islands, with balmy conditions set to remain on Wednesday (April 30).
#afternoonweatherIt'll be warm & mainly sunnyA few showers at times, most likely across the midlands & west. Some could be heavy with the chance of the odd isolated thunderstorm but most areas will stay dry
Highs of 19 to 24, possibly 25 C with mainly light breezes pic.twitter.com/KtHSL5IvAY — Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 30, 2025
However, some showers will begin to pop up in the afternoon as the day goes on, mainly in the north, west and midlands — with some of them set to be heavy and possibly thundery.
The showers and thunder won't be sticking around for long, however (thank god) with the country set to be dry and clear for the most part on Wednesday night. Lowest temperatures of 7C to 11C overnight.
We'll be kicking off May with a clear divide across the north and south thanks to a cold front — with the north of the country set to be a little cooler than the south, which will remain warm. The country will be enjoying balmy temperatures on Wednesday before a cold front brings in a clear divide on Thursday. Pic: RollingNews.ie
Connacht and Ulster can expect a mostly cloudy start to the day with patchy rain and drizzle, but clearer, sunnier conditions will spread from the northwest for the afternoon.
Both provinces will feel much cooler compared to recent days, with highest temperatures of just 12C to 16C. In Leinster and Munster, however, tomorrow will be mostly sunny to begin with before cloud builds in the afternoon and a few showers begin breaking out. Highest temperatures for Leinster and Munster will range from 17C to 21C.
Friday will be a cooler and cloudier day overall with a few light showers in the mix, but some bright or sunny breaks at times too. Highest temperatures will be 12C to 16C with a light to moderate northerly breeze. The night will be dry and clear with a few mist and fog patches forming.
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