Met Eireann pinpoints return of heavy rain before mini-heatwave makes a comeback

Irish Daily Mirror

09-05-2025

Met Éireann has pinpointed when we can expect a return to rainy weather - but the national forecaster has said we can still look forward to temperatures climbing to 21C this weekend.
Ireland has been basking in a glorious spell of sunshine and blue skies over the past week, with some areas even hitting record-breaking heat.
Last Wednesday, Athenry in Galway reached a scorching 25.8C, matching the hottest April day ever recorded in Glenties, Donegal in 1984. Galway wasn't alone in its mini-heatwave - Newport in Mayo hit 25.7C, while Mount Dillon in Roscommon and Shannon Airport both peaked at 25C.
However, the glorious sunny spell is set to come to end this weekend, with Met Eireann warning that a washout is on the cards on Sunday, with outbreaks of rain set to develop throughout the day and some heavy showers predicted.
The rain is set to continue into the start of next week, with heavy and thundery showers expected on Monday and Tuesday, although Met Éireann has said that sunny conditions and searing temperatures are expected to return later in the week.
There is good news, however, for those taking part in the annual Darkness into Light Walk for Pieta House on Saturday morning, with dry and sunny conditions expected before temperatures climb to 21C later in the day.
From the hazy sunshine to finish the week to the return of rain on Sunday, here is Met Éireann's forecast for the coming days:
Friday
Largely dry with long spells of sunshine today. Some patchy cloud will develop through the day bringing the chance of a few showers, mainly in the west and southwest. Highest temperatures of 16C to 20C generally, a little cooler near some coasts in a light southerly or variable breeze.
Dry and clear for most tonight. A little cloudier in parts of the west and southwest with the chance of the odd light shower continuing. Lowest temperatures of 2C to 9C, coolest in the southeast, in light southerly or variable breezes with some areas of fog developing.
Any fog will clear tomorrow morning to leave a mostly dry day with spells of sunshine though with some cloud building and with showers developing, most likely for Atlantic coastal counties. Highest temperatures of 16C to 20C or 21C in a light, occasionally moderate southerly or variable breeze.
Largely dry and clear on Saturday night with just the odd light shower possible early in the night. Lowest temperatures of 4C to 9C in light variable breezes, possibly more moderate near some coasts. Some areas of fog will develop.
There is some uncertainty in the details but indications are that it will be mostly dry and sunny at first before showers or showery outbreaks of rain develop through the day with some heavy rain possible later. Highest temperatures of 15C to 20C with a light to moderate northerly wind developing.
A mild night with further showers or showery outbreaks of rain. Temperatures will not fall below 7 to 11 degrees in moderate northeasterly winds, fresh near some coasts.
Showers or showery outbreaks of rain are likely to continue through much of the day. Some heavy or thundery falls are possible. Generally driest, sunniest and warmest in the north. Highest temperatures of 16C to 21C in a mostly moderate easterly wind. The rain and showers will ease overnight, with most places becoming dry. Temperatures will not fall below 7C to 11C.
Current guidance suggests there will be plenty of sunshine but some heavy showers will develop, particularly in the southwest and west, with thunderstorms possible. Highest temperatures of 16C to 20C generally, warmest in the west, in a light to moderate easterly wind.
Further Outlook
Current indications suggest the rest of the week will be largely dry and settled with just a few showers. Temperatures generally reaching the high teens to low twenties.