Today

Some dry spells this morning, mainly in eastern and southern areas, but some rain too - especially over Ulster and Connacht.

The rain will be more widespread this afternoon and evening and heavy in places.

Close and humid, top temperatures 18 to 22 C., in mostly moderate southerly breezes.

Tonight

It will be cloudy and misty countrywide tonight, with some further rain, heavy in places.

But turning more showery in Atlantic coastal areas towards dawn.

Another mild and humid night, with lowest temperatures of 12 to 15 C., in light southwest breezes.