Temperatures could hit 25 degrees on Wednesday

James Cox

Wednesday is set to be a scorcher with Met Éireann predicting highs of 25 degrees, which would be a record for April.

The April record of 25.8 degrees, which was recorded in Glenties, in Co Donegal in 1984, could be surpassed, according to forecaster Michelle Dillon.

While there could be a few showers in the midlands and west, it will be a "warm and sunny day" for the majority of the country, Met Éireann said.

"Highest temperatures of 19 to 24, possibly 25 degrees, with mainly light south to southeasterly breezes," the forecast reads.

There will be a "contrast" on Thursday, with temperatures set to be warmer in the south of the country.

Met Éireann said: "It'll feel much cooler there with highest temperatures 12 to 17 degrees in light to moderate northerly winds. In most of Leinster and Munster, however, Thursday will be mostly sunny to begin.

"It'll be a bit cloudier, though, in northern areas with a little drizzle possible. Cloud will build further for the afternoon, with some scattered showers breaking out, which will possibly be heavy and thundery, especially across southern counties. Highest temperatures here of 18 to 23 or 24 degrees, warmest furthest south, where it'll be sunniest, with light variable winds becoming light to moderate northerly later."