With temperatures expected to hit 20 degrees in certain parts of the country this weekend, Irish citizens will be keeping a keener eye on the weather than usual.
With outdoor dining and drinking set to resume on June 7, the weather is going to be a key factor for the hospitality sector as they wait for indoor service to return in July.
However, this weekend will see the best of the sunshine on Saturday evening, Sunday morning and Monday afternoon.
In a message that was shared on social media, Met Eireann said: "Weekend Weather - Sat: Cloudy/Damp start, brightening up later but spells of rain and sun in the east and north. Best of the sunshine: Evening
"Sun: Mainly dry – chance of light rain and sunny spells in east and south. Best of the sunshine: Morning.
A good deal of dry weather is expected over the long weekend but some rain and showers will be present too.
"Bank Holiday Monday: Mostly dry – but patchy rain and cloud near Atlantic coasts. Best of the sunshine: Afternoon."
In terms of a more detailed forecast, here's what to expect.
Tonight
Rain and drizzle will become widespread, with patches of mist and fog developing along the southern coasts.
Saturday morning and afternoon
A dull and misty start to the day is expected with scattered outbreaks of light rain and drizzle.
As the afternoon develops, sunny spells will break through but scattered showers will also develop, mainly in the eastern half of the country.
Some of these rain showers will turn heavy over Ulster later, with a slight risk of an isolated thunderstorm.
The highest temperature will range between 14 to 19 degrees.
Saturday night
Dry, clear and calm conditions are being forecast with some mist and fog patches developing.
Sunday morning and afternoon
The morning will start with a mixture of dry conditions, cloud and sunny spells.
However, a few isolated showers may occur in the east or southeast. The maximum temperature will be between 15 to 19 degrees.
Sunday night
Dry overnight with clear spells. However, fog patches will develop in calm conditions and with the risk of some dense pockets.
Monday morning and afternoon
Early morning mist and fog should clear away quickly while most areas will be dry, with bright and sunny spells.
However, areas on the west coast will be cloudier with a chance of light rain and drizzle.
The highest temperatures will register between 16 to 20 degrees.
Monday night
Becoming largely dry overnight, but rain and drizzle will become more widespread along the west and northwest coasts.
