Met Éireann forecasts 'above normal' temperatures twist following mild weekend

Ireland is set for a mild and settled start to November, with Met Éireann predicting “above normal” temperatures for the first week of the month. 

High pressure is expected to dominate the weather, bringing largely dry conditions and unseasonably warm days and nights for this time of year.

The weekend has already brought mild weather, with Saturday staying mainly dry and cloudy, and daytime temperatures ranging between 12 and 15 degrees in light southeast or variable breezes. 

Similar conditions are expected for Sunday, with mist and drizzle confined mostly to southern and eastern areas, and temperatures again reaching highs of 12 to 15 degrees.

As we move into the week, high-pressure conditions are expected to remain in place, keeping temperatures above normal for early November and largely frost-free. 

Here’s a day-by-day breakdown:

TODAY - Saturday, 2nd November

Mainly dry today and continuing cloudy. Relatively mild with highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees, in light southeast or variable breezes.

TONIGHT

Tonight will again bring patches of mist and drizzle; dry and cloudy overall. Lowest temperatures of 7 to 10 degrees.

TOMORROW - Sunday, 3rd November

Sunday will be a very similar day with limited sunny spells. Mist and drizzle will mainly affect southern and eastern areas. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees, in light southeasterly breezes.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Generally dry and cloudy with isolated patches mist and drizzle. Lowest temperatures of 6 to 10 degrees in light southeast breezes.

MONDAY: Some sunny spells but overall cloudy or overcast with the odd spot of drizzle locally. Highest temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees in a light southeast breezes. Overall dry and cloudy Monday night though some cloudy breaks are expected. Mist and drizzle will affect some southern and eastern areas. Lowest temperatures of 5 to 10 degrees.

TUESDAY: Most areas will be dry with limited sunny breaks. Occasional drizzle will affect south and southeast counties. Mild with highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in a light southeast breeze. Mild and overcast on Tuesday night with some rain and drizzle moving into west and northwest counties. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 12 degrees in light southerly breezes.

WEDNESDAY: Current indications suggest it will be a dry day across most areas with some sunny spells. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in a moderate southeast breezes.