Dublin is set for a damp and wet weekend, but things will heat up early next week.
Temperatures are expected to rise to a sizzling 26C on Monday, with Saturday and Sunday's rain clearing to let the sun come out.
A Met Eireann forecaster said: "Cloud and damp to begin with localised falls of rain, quickly clearing eastwards. Overall dry for the rest of the day with a mix of sunny spells and cloudier intervals, though a light passing shower may occur.
"Top temperatures of 18 to 20 or 21 degrees Celsius, in moderate westerly breezes."
Monday will then see things take a turn for the better.
They added: "Monday will be a very warm and humid day; breezy at times too in a moderate to fresh southwest breeze. Overall dry with long spells of summer sunshine, though low cloud and coastal fog may affect some southern and western coasts.
"Top temperatures 20 to 26 degrees Celsius, warmest across the northern half of the country.
"Tuesday will be another very warm day with spells of summer sunshine. Later in the evening however, some rain will arrive in the west and southwest counties.
"Highest temperatures will once again range 20 to 26 Celsius."
