The forecast for Dublin

Largely dry with variable cloud and clear spells tonight. Cloud will thicken from the southwest overnight, with patchy light rain or drizzle possible in west Munster towards morning. Lowest temperatures of 9 to 14 degrees in light variable breezes.

Tuesday will be warm or very warm and dry for most with spells of sunshine, but it will be cloudier in parts of Connacht and west Munster with some spots of light rain or drizzle possible there. Highest temperatures will range 20 to 27 degrees, warmest in the east and midlands, with a light to moderate southerly breeze.

Overview: Warm or hot and humid conditions for a time with sunny spells. Some showers or rain likely in parts too. \n\nTuesday night: will be mild and muggy with clear spells and scattered showers feeding up from the south over the country. Temperatures not falling below 15 to 18 degrees in mostly moderate southerly breezes.\n\nWednesday: will bring spells of sunshine to the east and southeast with a few showers, while it will be cloudier in the west and northwest with some outbreaks of rain likely. A warm or hot day with highest temperatures of 20 to 28 degrees, hottest in north Leinster, with light to moderate southerly breezes.\n\nThursday: Another warm or hot day with sunny spells and some further showers, especially in the west and northwest, turning heavy at times. Highest temperatures of 20 to 28 or 29 degrees, hottest again in Leinster, with light to moderate south to southwesterly breezes.\n\nFurther outlook: Current indications show a mostly settled but cooler end to the week with temperatures falling back close to average. Saturday next looks like a day of sunny spells and some scattered showers. Highs of 17 to 22 degrees.