Forecasts from the Met Office, Netweather, and InMeteo predict a mixed picture for the bank holiday weekend, with temperatures reaching 22C but scattered showers expected across various regions. Low pressure is expected in the northern UK, leading to showers, especially in Northwest England. Sunday is likely to have the best weather in southern and eastern regions, but there is still uncertainty about significant sunshine. The Met Office also anticipates unsettled weather, with rain forecast for parts of the Midlands and Northwest England, moving northwards towards Northeast England.
Weather maps from InMeteo show the slow northward movement of low pressure from the Midlands, causing thundery conditions in Scottish Borders, Dumfries and Galloway, and northern parts of England. Saturday is expected to have clear skies in the south of England, with temperatures struggling to exceed 9C, bringing frost overnight and possible fog in Wiltshire and Dorset. The Met Office forecasts the best weather on Saturday afternoon in eastern counties such as Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire, where temperatures could reach 20C. However, scattered showers are expected in most of Scotland and Northern Ireland later in the day.
Sunday morning will be wet in north Wales and Northwest England, with Cumbria likely to see heavy rain. Although temperatures could rise to around 20C in eastern regions such as Humberside and Norfolk, Netweather advises against expecting summer-like conditions due to cloud cover, breeze, and rain. By late afternoon, Devon and Cornwall are likely to see showers, with the low pressure system moving eastwards overnight towards Dorset and Hampshire. Monday’s weather seems uncertain, with showers likely across the country, particularly in Wales and the Midlands. Temperatures might reach 17C to 20C, but fog and drizzle could affect these temperatures.
The overall picture for the holiday weekend suggests a mix of sunshine, showers, and unsettled weather. While some regions might experience warmer temperatures and pleasant conditions, the presence of low pressure systems could lead to thundery showers in various areas. The forecasters advise being prepared for changing weather conditions and varying temperatures across different regions. Despite the possibility of some sunshine and warm temperatures, it’s important to remain cautious about the potential for rain and cooler temperatures in certain areas throughout the weekend. But as the weekend progresses, a more settled weather pattern is expected to emerge, offering a glimpse of better conditions heading into the following week.
