This weekend, the UK is set to bask in warm 23C sunshine for the bank holiday. Many people are expected to head to British beaches, with the southeast likely to experience the highest temperatures while the southwest may see some thunderstorms.
For Cornwall and Devon, drizzle is expected to linger into Monday with temperatures in the low-teens Celsius. However, the rest of the country can anticipate dry weather, with temperatures peaking around 18C.
According to senior meteorologist Jim Dale from British Weather Services, Bank Holiday Monday is likely to have average temperatures, with rain moving in from the west, especially in southwest England and Wales. Other regions should stay dry with increasing sunshine.
Saturday may bring sunny spells with heavy showers and humid conditions, while Sunday is expected to be drier with plenty of sunshine. The South-East could see temperatures of 21C to 23C on Saturday, dropping slightly on Sunday.
Dale noted that Saturday will be the warmest day of the long weekend, with light winds making it ideal for beach visits. He advised taking advantage of the dry weather between showers, especially on Saturday.
As the weekend progresses, northern regions can expect cooler weather, with temperatures around 11C in Scotland and northern England, compared to 17-18C in the south.
The Met Office predicts sunny intervals over the weekend, but weather conditions may become more changeable. Showers and thunderstorms are likely in the southwest, with rainy spells possible in the north.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Tom Crabtree mentioned that conditions are expected to turn unsettled by Friday, with rain and showers moving in from the southwest. Warm and humid weather is anticipated in parts of England on Friday, with temperatures possibly hitting 24C in central and southern areas. The Bank Holiday weekend is expected to bring a mix of showers and sunny periods, especially in the north.