Beautiful sunset on a summer's evening! Picture taken by Elaine Higgins at Lough Accury, Grousehall.

Bright and breezy few days with some showers

Weather update from Met Éireann

Changeable weather expected over the next few days. Met Éireann says it will turn rather breezy at times.

Sunny spells and a few showers early today. Outbreaks of rain will spread across south Munster by late morning, gradually extending northwards across the country during the afternoon and evening. The rain will eventually reach the north coast by around nightfall. Highest temperatures ranging 16 to 20 degrees in moderate southeast winds.

Mostly cloudy overnight with showery outbreaks of rain. Clearer conditions will develop in southern counties later. Minimum temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees.

A breezy day on Wednesday with sunny spells and showers. Showers may merge to give longer spells of rain at times over the northern half of the country. Top temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees with a fresh and gusty westerly breeze.

Becoming mostly dry and clear for a time on Wednesday night with just a few showers in Ulster. However, later in the night, outbreaks of rain and drizzle will spread across Munster and Connacht. Minimum temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees in a moderate west or southwest breeze.

On Thursday, scattered outbreaks of rain and drizzle will spread northwards over the country. It will turn mostly dry with sunny spells by evening time. Maximum temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees in a moderate to fresh south or southwest breeze. Generally dry on Thursday night with just a few showers, mainly in the south and west. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh southerly winds, strong at times along Atlantic coasts.

It looks set to be a breezy day on Friday with sunny spells and scattered showers. A few heavy downpours are possible. Maximum temperatures will range from 17 to 20 degrees in a fresh to strong and gusty southwesterly breeze. On Friday night, there will be some showers in the north and northwest but most other areas will be dry with clear spells. Lowest temperatures of 10 to 13 degrees in moderate to fresh southwest winds.

A bright and breezy day is expected on Saturday with long sunny spells and a few scattered showers. Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees in a moderate to fresh southwest breeze. Mainly dry overnight with clear spells and lows of 8 to 11 degrees.

Current indications suggest Sunday will be another largely dry day with sunny spells and just a few showers, mainly in the north of the country. Maximum temperatures of 16 to 19 degrees in moderate westerly winds.