Today

Many areas will be dry today, with bright or sunny spells, but some scattered showers will occur, mainly in parts of Munster and Connacht.

Maximum temperatures 18 to 24 Celsius, in mostly moderate southerly winds.

More persistent rain and drizzle will develop in parts of the west this evening, mainly in coastal areas, with freshening southeasterly winds.

Tonight

Tonight will remain dry in most areas, but outbreaks of rain and drizzle will develop in west Munster and in parts of west Connacht, with a risk of some heavy, thundery bursts, especially along the coast.

A few isolated showers may occur elsewhere. Very mild and humid, with some hill and coastal fog.

Minimum temperatures 14 to 17 Celsius, in mostly moderate southeasterly winds, fresh to strong in southern and western coastal areas.