Limerick Weather: Friday, December 23, 2022
IT WILL be a cloudy and wet start to today with further outbreaks of rain and drizzle, possibly heavy at times. The rain will clear northwards through the afternoon, with scattered showers and some sunny spells following. Highest temperatures of 9 to 11 degrees in moderate easterly winds, veering westerly as the rain clears.
Tonight: Any lingering rain in Ulster will clear early on. A mix of clear spells and scattered showers will follow for the rest of the night, most persistent and occasionally heavy along Atlantic coasts. Lowest temperatures of 2 to 6 degrees in a light to moderate southwest breeze.
Saturday (Christmas Eve): Christmas Eve will bring a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers, possibly turning heavy at times near western and southern coasts. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds.
Saturday night: A mix of clear spells and scattered showers on Saturday night. Some of the showers may be heavy, especially early on but not to worry; Rudolph's nose will help to keep Santa on track as he makes his way across the country. Lowest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees in a light to moderate southerly breeze.
Sunday (Christmas Day): Current indications suggest that Christmas morning will be dry and bright for many eastern and southern areas but showery outbreaks of rain will move into the west and north. This rain will gradually make its way southeastwards across the country through the day. Highest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in a light to moderate southerly breeze.
Monday (St. Stephen's Day): A colder and brighter day with scattered showers mainly in western and northern coastal counties. These showers may turn to sleet in some spots. Highest temperatures of 3 to 7 degrees.