Weather Forecast: Your National and Dublin Weather Updates
As we head into the final stretch before Christmas, staying prepared for the changing weather is essential. From cold and frosty nights to blustery days with scattered showers, here’s what to expect across Ireland and specifically in Dublin over the coming days.
National Forecast
Thursday Night
Expect a cold night, especially in the east, where frost is possible. Western areas will turn cloudier overnight with scattered showers, while the east remains mostly dry. Temperatures will range from 2°C to 7°C, coldest in the east, with moderate southwest to west winds.
Friday
A band of rain will move eastwards across the country on Friday morning, clearing the southeast by midday. Blustery conditions will follow, with sunshine and scattered showers in the afternoon, easing by evening. Highs of 8°C to 11°C, with fresh to strong southwesterly winds shifting westerly as the rain clears.
Friday Night
Friday night will be windy, with showers arriving from the Atlantic. Eastern areas will stay mostly dry. Lows will range between 4°C and 8°C, accompanied by strong west to southwest winds.
Saturday
A windy day with sunny spells and scattered showers, some possibly of hail in the northwest. Temperatures will peak at 7°C to 11°C, with strong westerly winds.
Saturday Night
Cold and blustery, with clear spells and scattered showers, potentially wintry in Ulster. Lows will drop to 2°C to 4°C.
Sunday
Sunday will be cold and windy, with sunny spells and scattered showers. Some showers may include hail, particularly in the northwest. Afternoon highs will range from 6°C to 9°C, with strong northwest winds.
Sunday Night
Sunday night will be largely dry, with isolated showers. Lows will range between 2°C and 6°C, with light to moderate westerly winds.
Early Next Week
Current indications suggest mild conditions with some rain or drizzle. Rain is likely to be most frequent in the west and northwest, with drier spells further east. Daytime temperatures will range from 10°C to 12°C, including on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, with moderate southwest winds and mild nights free from frost.
Dublin Forecast
Thursday
Sunny spells and mostly dry conditions, with just a few showers early in the day. Winds will be fresh and gusty from the northwest, easing later in the afternoon. Highs of 7°C to 8°C.
Thursday Night
A cold night with a slight chance of frost. Cloudier conditions will develop later, with showers staying mostly in the west. Lows of 2°C to 4°C with moderate west winds.
Friday
Rain will clear Dublin by midday, followed by sunny spells and isolated showers in the afternoon. Highs of 8°C to 10°C, with blustery southwesterly winds shifting westerly.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday and Sunday will be cold and windy, with scattered showers and sunny intervals. Some hail is possible on both days. Highs will range from 6°C to 9°C, with lows dipping to 2°C to 4°C at night.
Stay tuned for updates as we approach Christmas, and plan accordingly for the festive season!
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