Monday

The day will be marred by consistent heavy rain across the country. A status yellow rain warning is in place for much of the country, with an expectation of flooding.

Lowest temperatures will range from 3°C and 7°C.

Tuesday

There will be a misty start to the day, beginning largely dry but turning rainy later.

Night temperatures are expected to drop to between 4°C and 8°C.

Wednesday

There will be another misty start, which will clear gradually.

It will be largely dry, with some coastal showers along the Atlantic. Heavy showers are expected in the west and south of the country overnight.

Low temperatures will range from 7°C to 9°C.

Thursday and Friday

It will be cool in most of the country, with warmest temperatures expected in the east.

Farming forecast

Rain

Rainfall has been above average, with a similarly high level expected in the coming week.

The amount of rain has been 1.5 to 2.5 times above average in almost all but the eastern half of the country.

Temperatures

According to Met Éireann, soil temperatures are expected to remain above average in the coming week.

Field conditions

Soils around the country have reached the point of saturation or are waterlogged. Above normal rainfall is expected this week, meaning field conditions will worsen.