The Met Office has forecasted that Brits will face a Bank Holiday Monday washout today, as “unsettled conditions” are expected to sweep through the UK with heavy rain at times, leading to a gloomy end to the long weekend. Wet weather is anticipated across much of the country, with low-pressure systems hovering over the British Isles. Despite the dismal conditions, temperatures are predicted to hover around 17 to 19 degrees Celsius in many southern parts, making it relatively warm. However, cooler temperatures around 11 degrees Celsius are expected in Northern Ireland and eastern Scotland.
The wet weather on Bank Holiday Monday is seen as a stark contrast to the upcoming weather forecast, which predicts a mini-heatwave with temperatures reaching up to 25 degrees Celsius in the UK. Brits have recently endured one of the wettest Aprils on record, with parts of the country experiencing 55% more rain than average. Despite the rainy start to May, a significant surge in temperatures is expected within days. The warmer weather will be a welcome change after the dreary month of April, with Sunday forecasted to see temperatures around 25 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country.
The long-range forecast indicates that the warm weather will continue into the middle of May, with high pressure bringing sunny and dry conditions to most areas across England and Wales. Some parts of the UK, particularly in the northwest, may experience more cloud cover and rain. As the high-pressure system weakens, the following week may see a return to unsettled conditions before the UK transitions into slightly above-normal temperatures for early May. Netweather also supports the Met Office’s forecast, predicting warm sunshine and temperatures in the low 20s Celsius by the middle of next week.
Looking ahead to late May and early June, there is a greater chance of unsettled weather returning to the UK, with spells of wet weather forecasted for most regions. Despite the likelihood of above or below-average temperatures, warm days are expected during this time of the year. The Met Office’s forecast reflects a balance between warm temperatures and potentially unsettled weather, with some regions likely to experience warm days alternating with spells of rain. Overall, the weather forecast anticipates a mix of warm days and wet weather patterns in the coming weeks.
Overall, despite the Bank Holiday Monday washout and cool temperatures in some regions of the UK, a significant shift towards warm weather and a mini-heatwave is expected within days, with temperatures reaching up to 25 degrees Celsius in many parts of the country. This change comes after a wet April and a mix of sunny and rainy weather conditions in early May. The long-range forecast suggests a continuation of warm and dry weather initially, with the possibility of unsettled conditions returning later in May. Despite the varying conditions, Brits can look forward to some very warm days ahead, making the transition to summer weather more pleasant.
