The current spell of relatively nice weather is set to last for the month of May but enjoy it while you can, as the summer forecast is rather dismal. According to the Irish Mirror, meteorologists predict that the warmest temperatures of the year will take place between mid-May and the end of the month. James Madden, a meteorologist with Exacta, has predicted that parts of West and South-West Ireland, can expect high temperatures up to the mid-20s from later next week until the end of the month. He said: “As we progress throughout the remainder of May, a more notable period of widespread and sustained warmer weather conditions is likely to develop, in particular from the middle part of the month. “There will be lengthy sunshine for many parts of Ireland throughout this period, with warmer than average temperatures. "This is likely to be a significant period of exceptionally warm and settled weather, which is likely to continue in to the start of the meteorological summer, which is the start of June. “Parts of South-West Ireland and the West Coast are likely to see temperatures ranging from the low to mid-20s for this period and these areas are likely to experience the sunniest weather too". However, Mr Madden who last year predicted Ireland's record breaking temperatures, has said that this summer will be more of a wash-out, adding “it will be a near-average summer in terms of overall temperatures and overall rainfall amounts". This is disappointing news but Irish weather is as unpredictable as ever and we're likely to see four seasons in a day for another while yet!