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Sophie McLaughlin

Northern Ireland weather forecast for Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday

Spring may have sprung in Northern Ireland and the Easter Bunny has come to deliver his treats but unfortunately, the good weather has not followed suit.

While you may be keen to head out for an Easter Sunday walk on the beach or plan activities for the kids outdoors over the mid-term break, the Met Office has predicted rain and cloud.

Here is their weather forecast for both Easter Sunday and Bank Holiday Monday:

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Easter Sunday, April 17

The Met Office has forecasted a largely dull and wet day across the country.

Staying cloudy with rain in the west extending eastwards during the day.

Some heavier outbreaks in the west but light, patchy rain in the afternoon over Down and Antrim.

Maximum temperatures of 13 °C with lows of 7 °C.

Easter Monday, April 18

Bank Holiday Monday will start off dry and with some sunshine expected.

If you are planning on heading out or exploring with the kids, a band of cloud accompanied by some scattered showers will move through in the afternoon.

Highs of 12 °C are predicted with lows of 5 °C.

The wet and dull weather will, fortunately, clear overnight, with sunshine forecasted into Tuesday morning.

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