Suprising sun and warmth in Met Eireann weekend weather forecast

Met Éireann expected settled worm and sunny wether to settle over Ireland early this week but the prediction looks set to come to pass this weekend.

The latest Met Eireann weather forecast for Ireland, predicts that Ireland is set to be sunny with temperatures increasing this weekend. 

There is relief on the rain front. The forecaster's farming section also says that as high pressure in the Atlantic is forecast to gradually move closer in the coming days, there will be well below average rainfall amounts. Less than 5-7mm is forecast countrywide.

For the coming week, mean air temperatures for the period are expected to be a degree or so above, ranging from between 9 and 10 degrees. As high pressure builds over the weekend, Met Éireann expects sunshine amounts will likely trend above average.

While the signs are promising for the near future, Met Éireann's outlook says more unsettled conditions will return with rain at times and temperatures dipping again. MORE DETAILS BELOW AUDIO FORECAST FROM FRIDAY, April 19.

National Forecast issued at 2.47pm on April 19.

Saturday: Dry with widespread spells of sunshine. Highest temperatures of 13 to 17 degrees generally with light variable breezes. However, it will be a little cooler near coasts where sea breezes develop.

Dry and clear with light winds Saturday night. Lowest temperatures 2 to 5 degrees.

Sunday: Dry and mainly sunny on Sunday. Highest temperatures 15 to 18 degrees with light variable winds. Dry with clear spells Sunday night. Lowest temperatures 3 to 5 degrees with light winds.

Monday: Dry with sunny spells on Monday. Highest temperatures from 12 or 13 degrees in the north, up to 17 degrees in the south, light variable breezes will become light to moderate northerly later.

Dry with clear spells Monday night. Lowest temperatures 4 to 6 degrees in light northerly breezes.

Tuesday: Mainly dry with some sunny spells Tuesday with isolated patches of drizzle. Highest temperatures 13 to 15 degrees in light to moderate northerly breezes.

The further outlook to midweek next week suggests more unsettled conditions will return with rain at times and temperatures falling back to 10 to 12 degrees in the afternoons.