Today

A mostly cloudy start to Tuesday with scattered showers, the odd heavy one. Becoming drier and brighter across the western half of the country in the afternoon - good sunny spells gradually developing.

Staying rather cloudy for a time elsewhere with a few further passing showers, though some evening sunshine should break through later.

Cool for the time of year with highest temperatures of only 14 to 17 degrees Celsius across the western half of the country, 16 to 18 degrees Celsius further east. Westerly winds will be moderate in strength to begin but they will soon ease.

Tonight

Mostly dry tonight with long clear spells - just well scattered light showers. Lowest temperatures 7 to 10 degrees Celsius with light westerly breezes.