We’re not sure it can get any milder than this.
2018 has been a year of extreme weather in Ireland. In late February and early March the country was blanketed in snow, and throughout the summer we were hit by a heatwave the likes of which hadn’t been seen for decades.
But it looks like the year will be ending with a whimper when it comes to weather.
Met Éireann has forecasted that there’ll be little to write home about on New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. The weather will be defined by light breezes, light drizzles and acceptable temperatures.
According to the forecast: “Monday (New Year’s Eve): Mild, mostly dry and rather cloudy but some patchy mist and drizzle locally. There is a chance of some brighter spells developing inland during the middle of the day. Breezy on some northern and northwestern coasts but light southwest breezes elsewhere and highs of 9 to 11 degrees Celsius.
“Tuesday (New Year’s Day): Rather cloudy with light breezes and dry in many places apart from local mist and drizzle, but there will be some light rain at times on northern and possibly on some southern coasts at times also. Very light winds and afternoon highs of 9 or 10 degrees Celsius.”
So while it might not be an excuse to host an unseasonal barbecue, the good news is that you won’t catch your death while out watching the firework show.
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