Sunshine continues on Sunday with temperatures set to hit 18C, Met Éireann forecasts

Sunshine will continue on Sunday, with temperatures ranging from 15 to 18 degrees and largely dry weather, the national forecaster has said.

Meanwhile, it will be slightly cooler along the east coast.

There is the chance of a light shower and more cloud developing later in the afternoon.

Tonight will be dry with long clear spells for most parts of the country and the chance of a light rain. Later tonight, the cloud might build in the northern areas.

Temperatures will drop to 3 and 7 degrees with light breezes, as the mist and fog patches might develop.

Monday will bring a cloudy morning at first over Ulster. The cloud will later extend into the east and northwest through the morning and afternoon, bringing the possibility of some light showers.

There will be sunny and dry elsewhere, with temperatures set to hit 19 degrees. They will range between 12 to 15 degrees in Ulster and parts of north Connacht, while 15 to 19 degrees is expected elsewhere.

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Moderate winds might develop through the day, possibly increasing fresh on northeastern coasts.

Monday night will remain mostly dry with variable cloud and some light rain or drizzle.

Temperatures will drop to 3 and 7 degrees, with light to moderate winds. They might turn fresher on the northern and northeastern coasts.

It will be cloudier on Tuesday in parts of Connacht and Munster with isolated light rain and drizzle. Meanwhile, it will be drier and sunny elsewhere.

Temperatures will range between 12 and 16 degrees, while it will be a bit cooler near northern parts of the country, with light to moderate breezes.

It will turn cooler from Tuesday next week, with mostly dry conditions. The weather is set to turn more unsettled midweek, Met Éireann has said.