It will be rather cloudy today, with outbreaks of rain and mist or fog on south coasts.

The showers will be heavy and persistent in parts of the west this morning.

The rain will turn more persistent in the east later today, and it will become drier and brighter in the west.

Southerly winds will be fresh to strong in the eastern half this morning, but winds will moderate everywhere during the afternoon and become mostly light and variable by evening.

Maximum temperatures will be between 16 to 20 degrees, highest in the east.

Outbreaks of rain will continue in the east tonight, but stay mainly dry in the west with clear spells.

Lowest temperatures will be between 8 to 11 degrees, in light west to northwest winds.

Information thanks to Met Éireann