CARLOW WEATHER: The week begins with sunny spells and scattered showers

Early this morning, outbreaks of rain will affect some areas.

It will clear later in the morning.

Sunny spells and scattered showers will follow.

Highest temperatures of 18 to 21 degrees with light to moderate northwest breezes.

Tonight will be mainly dry with showers becoming isolated.

Some patches of mist or fog may form.

Lowest temperatures of 9 to 13 degrees with light northwest breezes.

Pollen Forecast: Moderate

Solar UV Index: Moderate to high.

Tuesday will bring sunny spells and scattered showers.

Highest temperatures of 17 to 20 degrees with mainly light west to northwest breezes.

National Outlook: Well scattered showers on Wednesday and Thursday. Rain or showers for Friday and the weekend.

Data according to Met Éireann.