It’s been a bit nippy out there for shorts.

But if you’re pining for some spring vibes (and ready to ditch your cumbersome winter coat in favour of a brolly), Met Éireann has some positive news on that front for later in the week.

Temperatures are rising little by little and we might be treated to some 16C sunshine (in between the often-heavy showers) by Friday.

During Thursday, any patches of mist or drizzle will clear early to leave sunny spells and a few showers, although rain will develop again and become widespread in the afternoon.

Thursday Forecast 🌄

Any patches of mist or drizzle will clear early to leave sunny spells & a few showers.🌦️

During the afternoon, rain will spread across Munster, extending nationwide during the evening, turning heavy in places.☔️

Fresh & gusty SE winds will develop later.🍃 pic.twitter.com/VhAt96dfVi

— Met Éireann (@MetEireann) April 3, 2024

Maximum temperatures will be around 10C or 11C.

According to the national forecaster, it will be “mild and windy on Friday with sunny spells and widespread showers, some possibly heavy and thundery. Highest temperatures of 13 to 16 degrees in strong and gusty southerly winds.”

Saturday will be very windy with sunny spells and showers and temperatures of 12 to 15 degrees.

Listen; we might not be hauling out the barbecues just yet but we might get a flash off our sunglasses here and there.