Ireland weather: Temperatures to drop to chilly 2C but Met Eireann give epic 'Indian summer' verdict

Ireland is braced for a brief but notable cold snap, with temperatures expected to dip as low as 2C. Met Eireann has warned that the upcoming days and nights will feel "colder than recently", marking a stark contrast from the milder weather experienced so far this autumn.

The forecast predicts single-digit temperatures both overnight and during Sunday, which could lead to patches of mist and fog.

Despite the impending chill, there is a silver lining on the horizon. There are still hopes that Ireland could enjoy an 'Indian summer' within days. An ‘Indian summer’ refers to a spell of unusually warm, dry weather that occurs in autumn, providing a brief but welcome respite before winter sets in.

In an incredible update, Met Eireann confirmed that there is "an improving picture" for next week as high-pressure systems are signalled to usher in more settled and mild conditions.

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Giving its verdict for the week of Monday, October 28 to Sunday, November 3, the national forecaster said the weather is indicated to be "drier than normal" with "above-average temperatures".

Breaking down next week's forecast in more detail, it said: "There is a strong signal for high pressure to dominate over Ireland during this period bringing broadly settled and drier than normal conditions with predominantly light winds. Temperatures are signalled to be above average which indicates that there could be quite a bit of cloud associated with this high pressure system."

Given the season, mist and fog may also make an appearance, however widespread frosts have been ruled out.

It continued: "Clear skies would increase the likelihood of widespread frost which would act to push temperatures below average, but since temperatures are expected to be above average, it seems likely that there are some cloudy nights in the forecast period. This does not mean frosty nights will be entirely absent but severe widespread frosts are unlikely. Given the time of year, mist and fog may also be a feature of the conditions."

In the meantime, Ireland is set to experience more typical weather. Giving a day-by-day breakdown of this bank holiday weekend's weather, the meteorological agency said: "Largely dry with occasional sunny spells Saturday morning, apart from scattered showers in parts of the south. Becoming cloudy with rain arriving in the west and northwest before noon. The band of rain will move southeastwards across the country through the afternoon and evening, with sunny spells and just isolated showers following into the west later. Highest temperatures of 12C to 15C with light to moderate southerly winds veering northwesterly as the rain clears.

"Isolated showers in the north Saturday night but otherwise dry with clear spells. Colder than recent nights with lows of 2C to 6C , in light westerly or variable winds.

"Cloud will increase on Sunday morning and outbreaks of rain will develop in the west. The rain will move eastwards during the afternoon and evening and will be heaviest in the west and northwest. Parts of the southeast will stay dry until evening. Highest afternoon temperatures of 8C to 13C with moderate to fresh south to southwest winds developing.

"Sunday night will be cloudy with scattered outbreaks of rain. Mild and humid with temperatures not going below 12C to 15C in light to moderate southwesterly winds.

"Bank Holiday Monday will start out rather cloudy with outbreaks of rain. It will become drier through the afternoon and evening as the rain becomes lighter and patchier. Some brighter spells will develop later in the evening. Highest temperatures of 13C to 16C in a light westerly wind.

"Monday night looks to be cloudy and mostly dry with patches of drizzle, mist and fog. Lowest temperatures of 8C to 11C in light west to northwest or variable winds."

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