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Today is expected to be the warmest day of the year so far with temperatures set to hit 23C in parts, according to Met Éireann.
The forecaster said it will be warm and dry with long spells of sunshine. Temperatures will range from 17 to 23C with light to moderate southerly breezes.
Provisional temperatures had already hit 22C at noon in the Phoenix Park in Dublin, according to Andrew Doran-Sherlock of Met Éireann.
Mr Doran-Sherlock said today will be the best day of the warm spell while tomorrow will be slightly cooler.
However, tomorrow will still be warm and dry with temperatures ranging from 18 to 22C.
It is warmer than average for the month of May today as average highs usually range from 13-16C at this time of the year.
However high pressure out to the east heralded the fine weather while minimal cloud cover has allowed the temperatures to increase, explained Mr Doran-Sherlock.
Met Éireann said that the temperatures will start to decline from Sunday when a mix of cloud and sunny spells will bring showers or longer spells of rain. Some of these will be heavy with the chance of isolated thunderstorms.
Temperatures will return to normal by next week.
Meanwhile, there is a possibility of the Northern Lights being visible tonight. There is a higher probability of seeing the aurora in the north of the country.
Anyone wishing to see the phenomenon is advised to look northwards after sunset and to observe the sky away from light pollution where possible.
The presence of the Northern Lights is being attributed to the occurrence of solar flares this week.
Drivers urged to be aware of sun glare risks
The Road Safety Authority (RSA) is urging drivers to be aware of the dangers posed by sun glare over the weekend.
Sun glare can result in drivers being temporarily dazzled or blinded by the intensity and brightness of the sun, said the RSA in a statement.
With the clear, sunny conditions over the coming days, the RSA is advising drivers to wear sunglasses to reduce the risk from sun glare.
It is advising drivers to be aware of sun glare when travelling east in the mornings and travelling west later in the day.
“Be prepared and ensure you have adequate supplies of water; any delays to journeys could result in road users being stuck in traffic for a period of time in hot conditions. Children and pets are particularly at risk during these hot spells of weather,” added the statement.
The RSA added that sun glare affects not just drivers but pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists as well.
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