Leinster
Issued at: 23 December 2024 06:00
TODAY - Monday 23rd December
Mostly cloudy today, Monday, with scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle spreading from the west this morning, along with some mist and hill and coastal fog. Turning milder through this afternoon with highest afternoon temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees, rising to between 9 and 12 degrees this evening. Moderate, occasionally gusty, westerly winds.
TONIGHT
Mostly cloudy, and misty in parts, tonight with scattered patches of light rain and drizzle. Lows of 7 to 11 degrees with mostly moderate westerly winds, becoming southwesterly.
Solar UV Index
Low
TOMORROW - Tuesday 24th December
Tomorrow, Tuesday, will continue mostly cloudy, but it'll be largely dry with just a little patchy light rain and drizzle here and there. There'll be some mist and hill and coastal fog too for a time. Noticeably milder with highest temperatures of 11 to 13 degrees in mostly moderate southwest winds.
National Outlook
Overview: Turning milder and more settled with high pressure looking set to dominate as we head into Christmas week.
Tuesday night (Christmas Eve): Tuesday night, Christmas Eve, will bring very favourable conditions for Santa's visit around Ireland. It'll be mainly dry with variable cloud amounts and a few clear spells, with just a few patches of drizzle and mist. Temperatures will be no lower than 8 to 11 degrees in mostly moderate south to southwest winds, fresh to strong in some coastal parts of the west and northwest.
Wednesday (Christmas Day): Wednesday, Christmas Day, will be largely dry and mild for many with a good deal of cloud overall but some bright or sunny spells too. There will be a few patches of light rain and drizzle for some. Another unseasonably mild day, with highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees in mostly moderate south to southwest winds, fresher for a time in coastal parts of the west and northwest. Christmas night will continue largely dry, and often cloudy for many, with just a few spots of light rain and drizzle. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will be more persistent in parts of the west and northwest, however. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in light to moderate southerly winds.
Thursday (St. Stephen's Day): Thursday, St. Stephens Day, is likely to be mostly cloudy with patchy rain, drizzle and mist. A few bright or sunny spells are possible too, with these most likely in the midlands and east. Highest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in light to moderate south to southwest winds, fresher at times in coastal parts of the west and northwest. Thursday night, St Stephen's night, will continue mostly cloudy with a few spots of light rain and drizzle. There is a chance that more persistent rain will affect parts of northwest Connacht and west Ulster. Lowest temperatures of 8 to 11 degrees in light to moderate south to southwest winds, fresher at times in coastal parts of the west and northwest.
Friday: Friday looks like another mostly cloudy and largely dry day for many with just a few patches of light rain and drizzle. More persistent rain and drizzle could occur in west Connacht and west Ulster, however. Highest temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in light to moderate south to southwest winds. Little change on Friday night; mostly cloudy with patchy rain and drizzle, more persistent in the west and northwest. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees in mainly light southerly winds.
Next Weekend: High pressure looks set to continue to dominate, bringing generally settled conditions. Rain and drizzle are possible at times, especially in the west and northwest, and while there is some uncertainty, there's the possibility that it may turn a little cooler but potentially a little brighter.
Temperature circle (°C): maximum and minimum temperature forecast for each day. Wind symbol (km/h): arrow points in the direction the wind is blowing. The weather and wind icons: for the time of maximum temperature and minimum temperature.