Rain set to dominate first half of the week before drier, cooler weather by next weekend

Rain is set to dominate the first half of the week across the country before giving way to drier conditions and more sunshine by next weekend. Highs will run between eight and 13 degrees Celsius through Thursday, then fall to six to ten degrees by Saturday, Weeronline reports.

Overnight lows are set to stay well above freezing most nights. The exception will arrive in the night of Tuesday, when temperatures will drop to about zero degrees in the northeast and around four degrees in the south.

Winds will frequently be strong, especially along the coast. The best chance of gusty winds will again be on Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Monday will reportedly bring numerous showers mixed with occasional sunshine. Tuesday will feature longer stretches of rain that turn more showery later in the day.

Showers will continue regularly Wednesday and Thursday. That night could also see extended periods of continuous rain. Friday is expected to start with a few showers before turning mostly with more sunshine. Saturday is set to be dry.