With this week's weather being defined by spells of humidity, sunshine, sun and showers, the conditions have been very erratic.
With a policy of outdoor hospitality only still being pursued by the Government, pubs and restaurants around Ireland will be hoping for a decent spell of weather and that looks set to arrive.
That's because Met Eireann is saying that there will be plenty of weather next week ahead of a front of air from the Azores arriving that will bring higher than normal temperatures for this time of year.
Renowned weather expert Alan O'Reilly of Carlow Weather also shared this optimistic view of next week's weather when he said: "Want some nice happy Friday news? Latest European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts charts show a nice week next week with most areas dry after Monday and heat increasing through the week. Possibly getting up to 27c this day week."
In terms of the next few days, here's what's on the horizon...
Friday night
Cloudy over the southern half of the country with patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle. It's set to be drier further north and with clear spells and just the odd isolated showers.
Saturday morning and afternoon
A cloudy start to the day will give way to some bright and sunny spells, however, scattered showers will develop too.
Some of these showers will turn heavy in the evening. The highest temperatures are expected to range between 18 to 21 degrees.
Saturday night
Spells of rain will move across the country on Saturday night with some heavy bursts possible.
Sunday morning and afternoon
The day will start with a mix of sunshine and heavy showers. There's a chance of some thundery downpours too.
For those living in Munster, the showers may develop into more persistent spells of rain. Top temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees on Sunday, warmest in the east and northeast of the country.
Sunday night
The evening will have clear spells and well scattered showers. Minimum temperatures of 9 to 12 degrees.
Monday morning and afternoon
The start of the week will be bright with a mix of sunny spells and passing showers. The highest temperatures will range from 17 to 21 degrees, warmest in the east of the country.
Monday night
Clear spells and just a few isolated showers, lowest temperatures ranging between 11 to 14 degrees.
Tuesday morning and afternoon
A dry day is being forecast with plenty of clouds and some sunny spells. There'll just be a few showers drifting south in the north to northwest airflow. Highest temperatures 16 to 20 degrees, warmest in southern and eastern counties.
Tuesday night
A dry evening is on the horizon with clear spells.
Wednesday
The day will have clouds and sunshine across the country, staying dry in most areas with just the odd shower on Atlantic coasts. Highest temperatures of 19 to 21 degrees.
Thursday and beyond
Met Eireann has said: "Some uncertainty in the forecast but current indications suggest high-pressure building over the country bringing a lot of dry weather with a mix of sunshine and cloud. Warm too, with temperatures up into the mid twenties."
The trajectory and path of Tropical Storm Elsa in the western and northern Atlantic could impact Ireland's weather too.
While the storm won't reach these shores, current indications suggest high-pressure will build from the Azores across the country. This will bring "warm and slack airflow giving mean air temperatures above average for this time of year. The high pressure will keep precipitation amounts minimal, with lower than average rainfall expected."
The remainder of the month - Monday, 19 July to Sunday, 25 July
A settled week during this period with high pressure keeping rainfall to a minimum minimal. At present, the rainfall is expected to be below average with air temperatures above average for this time of year too.
Monday, 26 July to Sunday, 1 August
For the last week of July, the outlook is less certain.
However, Met Eireann has said that "it looks like high pressure will decline away north of the country with low-pressure building from the south. The pressure gradient will be quite weak but will introduce an easterly airflow. The signal continues for below-average rainfall with slightly above average mean air temperatures."
Monday, 2 August to Sunday, 8 August.
At present, the forecaster has less confidence in making an extremely accurate projection for the start of August, with no strong signal present.
However, they believe it is likely that temperatures will be near or slightly above normal and that it will be drier than normal.
However, there's some uncertainty and it's likely that there will be spells of rainfall on land.
