Britons are in for a delightful taste of spring as temperatures are set to rise to a pleasant 21°C in the coming days, as per the latest weather forecasts. Predictions from WXCharts, utilizing MetDesk data, suggest a warm front will sweep across parts of England and Wales by Saturday, April 25, with the South and Midlands expected to bask in the highest temperatures.
London is anticipated to be one of the warmest spots, hitting highs of 21°C, while neighboring areas like Berkshire and Surrey will also enjoy unusually warm weather for April. Locations such as Kent, Crawley, and Reading are likely to see temperatures peak around 20°C.
Moving westward, Worcestershire and the broader West Midlands are poised for warm conditions, with temperatures reaching 21°C and surrounding regions hovering at about 19°C. From Leeds downwards, encompassing the Midlands, Wales, the South East, and South West, temperatures are forecasted to range from 17°C to 21°C, with many areas settling around 18-19°C.
Conversely, the northern regions will experience cooler weather, with Scotland expecting temperatures between 7°C and 9°C in most areas. Parts of the Scottish Highlands, particularly around Dumfries and Galloway, could witness warmer spells reaching up to 17°C, while the Lake District may see highs of about 16°C.
The Met Office predicts predominantly dry and sunny conditions as April comes to a close. Their long-range forecast for April 25 to May 4 indicates that high pressure will dominate, leading to mostly dry weather with clear or sunny intervals across many regions.
While some showery rain may affect northern and western areas over the weekend, a brief incursion of colder air from the north could bring a short spell of showers, possibly wintry, to the northeast. Winds are expected to remain mostly gentle, but they might strengthen temporarily in the northeast.
Overall, temperatures are likely to be near or slightly above average for most areas, with a chance of cooler conditions in the north, especially in the northeast, during the weekend.