Very disappointing.
If you're getting ready to sit your Leaving or Junior Cert this week, you're likely trying to battle away distractions from the outside world.
But, apparently, hot weather won't be one of those distractions.
Unlike most years, when exam season hits, so does the sun.
However, with the Junior and Leaving cert exams starting on Wednesday, it's not looking good - weather-wise.
Having a look ahead, it's a mixed bag with plenty of rain and warm enough temperatures.
Tuesday
Sunny spells and scattered showers with a few heavy falls possible. Meanwhile, cloud will increase over the south with more showery outbreaks of rain extending from the southwest during the afternoon and evening.
Highest temperatures of 15 to 20 degrees.
Wednesday
Any lingering rain will clear the northeast early in the morning leaving sunny spells and scattered showers, some of which will be heavy with the chance of a few isolated thunderstorms.
Highest temperatures of 15 to 19 degrees.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy and becoming windy with outbreaks of rain. The rain will become persistent for a time, especially in the west. A clearance to sunny spells will follow by evening but it will remain quite windy. Highest temperatures of 16 to 20 degrees.
Rest of week
Low pressure near Ireland will continue to bring showery conditions in a moderate westerly airflow over the weekend, with highs in the mid to high teens.
