ALERT: Met Éireann's five-day forecast has one major prediction for 'above average' weather

Met Éireann's five-day forecast has one major prediction and it's fantastic!

Most days this week the forecaster is predicting "sunny spells" but there will be the odd shower too but crucially, Met Éireann is predicting above average temps. 

Monday 3rd April

A dry day for most today with a mix of cloud and hazy sunny spells. Some spots of light rain and drizzle will occur, most frequent along Atlantic counties, extending further inland in the west and northwest during the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh south to southeast winds, easing by the evening.

Tuesday 4th April

Dry in many areas for much of the day tomorrow with a mix of cloud and some sunny spells. A few spots of light rain and drizzle will occur, mainly in the west and northwest. More persistent rain will develop in the west during the afternoon, slowly extending eastwards. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in mostly moderate southwest winds, fresher in the west and northwest.

National Outlook

OVERVIEW: Wet initially before becoming drier with sunny spells. Temperatures around or slightly above the average for the time of year.

Tuesday night: A wet night as persistent rain extends eastwards across the country by morning, turning heavy in places. Temperatures not falling below 6 to 9 degrees in mostly moderate southerly winds.

Wednesday: A wet start to the day with widespread rain, heavy in places with localised spot flooding possible. A clearance to sunny spells and scattered showers will develop in the west by early afternoon, gradually extending eastwards across the country by evening as moderate southwesterly winds veer westerly. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees.

Wednesday night: A mix of cloud and clear spells overnight. Mainly dry as well with just a few light showers. Lowest temperatures generally of 1 to 5 degrees in light to moderate west to northwest winds.

Thursday: Good sunny spells with just a few light showers.

Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in light to moderate west to northwest breezes. Dry overnight with clear spells.

Lowest temperatures of -1 to +3 degrees with frost forming in places. Light winds will also allow some mist and fog to form.

Friday: A dry day with plenty of sunny spells, turning hazy at times. Highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees with moderate southeasterly winds developing.

Next Weekend: Largely dry with good sunny spells and just some showers. Highest temperatures generally ranging 11 to 13 degrees.