The weather misery is expected to last into the weekend, as heavy rain and temperatures well below average for this time of year continue.
Today, Friday, will bring heavy and persistent rain in many areas, with just a few sunny periods in eastern parts of the country.
Saturday will be somewhat brighter and drier, with just some scattered showers and temperatures averaging 15C, reaching high teens at times.
Sunday will see a similar pattern of drier, milder weather.