The country is set to brace itself for high temperatures and sunny weather as the mercury is set to soar.

After an unseasonably chilly May following a few bright glimpses of summer, we’re finally set to see the temperatures jump to the mid 20s over the weekend and into next week.

While the Leaving Cert weather is well and truly upon us, some parts will be luckier than others when it comes to getting hot (or, if you’re heat-averse, which parts will be luckier to be cooler next week).

Taking to Twitter (X) on Friday, meteorologist Alan O’Reilly/Carlow Weather confirmed that the country will see the temperatures rise from Sunday onwards — with the West of the country (for once) benefitting from the most heat.

‘Just get through Friday and we move into warmer and sunny weather with temperatures over 20c by Sunday and hitting 25c in some areas Monday,’ he wrote.

‘Easterly breeze on Tuesday will see highest temperatures further West. We are nearly there!’

Met Éireann confirmed that the sun is on the way following some showers on Friday, writing on their website that spells of showery rain will move northeastwards over the country, turning heavy at times throughout the afternoon and evening. Highest temperatures of 15C to 21C.

Any lingering showers will die out over Friday night, leaving a dry night with a mix of cloud and clear spells. Mist and fog will develop overnight, particularly in the south, with lowest temperatures of 7C to 12C.

Things will continue looking up from tomorrow, as the fog clears for most areas — but might linger near the south coast. It will be dry with hazy sunshine, but some cloud will build in the west and northwest. Highest temperatures of 17C to 23C.

While most of the country will remain dry and clear on Saturday night, cloud will continue to increase over northwest areas. Mist and fog patches will form towards morning, with lowest temperatures of 8C to 12C.

Sunday will bring another warm day, with spells of sunshine — but cloudier skies will remain over the northwest until the evening when brighter spells develop. Meanwhile, sea fog will persist for a time, with highest temperatures of 18C to 22C.

Monday will see a bright start for most, but cloudier for a time to the northwest. Highest temperatures of 18C to 23C, before warm and sunny spells become widespread from Tuesday.