We’re all eager to get summer going.

But according to the weekend weather forecast, we won’t be leaving the starting blocks for a while yet.

Met Éireann has issued a pessimistic forecast for the May bank holiday weekend, with varying degrees of fogginess, from drizzle to heavy downpour, from now until Monday at least.

Friday will be cloudy and dull to begin with outbreaks of rain and drizzle, becoming more persistent for a time during the afternoon with limited sunny spells. Expect light winds and highest temperatures of 11 to 14 degrees.

Here’s what’s happening for the rest of the weekend:

• Friday night: Cloudy with outbreaks of rain, possibly heavy at times. Expect a damp and cloudy night with lows of 7 to 11 degrees.
• Saturday: A cloudy and damp day with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. There will be a few brighter spells in southern counties later in the afternoon. Highs of 12 to 15 degrees with light winds.
• Saturday night: A mix of clouds and clear spells. Expect mostly dry conditions overnight with lows of 5 to 8 degrees and some mist and fog patches possible.
• Sunday: Cloudy to start with rain developing across southern counties, spreading north later in the afternoon and evening. Highs of 12 to 15 degrees with light winds.
• Banj holiday Monday: Expect another unsettled day with clouds and outbreaks of rain. Winds will remain light with temperatures likely in the mid-teens.

So there you have it. Make sure to pack an umbrella and a raincoat if you’re heading out this weekend.

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