Dublin: Many have remarked that Ireland has seemingly skipped summer this year, with persistent rain dominating even the typically warmer months of July and August. While September saw a brief respite, October has brought rain reminiscent of India’s monsoon season. However, there is some welcome news on the horizon—according to Met Éireann, Ireland may experience an “Indian Summer” at the end of October, with temperatures potentially reaching up to 20°C.
An “Indian Summer” refers to an unusually warm and dry spell in late autumn, just before the onset of winter. While the term has no direct cultural or historical link to India, it has become popular in English-speaking countries to describe this pleasant weather phenomenon. The origins of the term are thought to trace back to colonial America, where Native American communities prepared for winter during this brief warm period. Some also suggest that the more than 300,000 Irish people living in pre-independence India came to appreciate the country’s mild weather from September to December, influencing the adoption of the term in Ireland.
Met Éireann predicts that the highest temperatures of this Indian Summer will occur between October 21 and November 3. The arrival of warmer weather is also expected to bring an end to the recent heavy rains. While conditions may remain relatively unchanged between October 21 and 27, the easing of low pressure in the Atlantic Ocean could result in more stable weather during this period. Rainfall is also forecast to be below normal.
In the shorter term, Ireland is set for more wet and cloudy weather this week. Today and tomorrow will see cold, cloudy conditions with widespread rain, especially in the eastern parts, including Dublin. However, dry spells with sunshine are expected by evening. Overnight, cloud cover will persist, with rain moving into northern and western regions.
Thursday’s forecast calls for generally sunny and dry conditions, though clouds and rain will continue to affect the northwest and west. Light westerly winds will prevail, with daytime temperatures ranging from 1°C to 5°C. Overnight, temperatures are expected to drop to around 1°C.
Friday will see similar weather, with cloudy skies and rain in the north and west, while the rest of the country remains sunny and dry under light westerly winds.
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