Coming Rains May Spell End of Hot Summer Streak – For Now

The prolonged period of hot and dry summer weather may soon be interrupted by rain and unsettled conditions. Patchy rain and drizzle are expected on Saturday, signaling a potential shift away from the current sunshine. The forecast for the upcoming week indicates a dominance of overcast but still warm weather, with temperatures generally ranging between 15 and 21 degrees Celsius.

Damp conditions are predicted to spread from the northwest on Saturday, possibly bringing mist and hill fog. While some southeastern areas might remain dry, humidity is expected to be noticeable. Sunday is forecast to start cloudy with scattered rain and drizzle. However, the south and southeast could see sunny spells emerge towards the evening, while other regions remain dull and damp.

Temperatures will be moderate, with the warmest areas in the southeast and the coolest in the northwest. The final week of July is anticipated to bring further rain outbreaks, moving across the country from the west, particularly persistent in the northwest. Temperatures during this period are expected to range from 18 to 24 degrees Celsius, with the east and south being the warmest.

Increased humidity is likely on Monday night due to above-average temperatures, with downpours expected most persistently in Ulster and west Connacht. Drier spells and occasional clear periods are forecast for the south and east. Mist and hill fog may develop overnight, with temperatures not expected to fall below 15 to 18 degrees Celsius. Tuesday will likely remain warm and humid with persistent rain across Ulster and Connacht, and temperatures reaching 19 to 24 or 25 degrees Celsius. Wednesday is set to continue the pattern with more rain and drizzle, with temperatures varying from 16 degrees Celsius in the northwest to 24 degrees Celsius in the southeast.