After a fairly unsettled weekend, the weather across the UK is starting to calm down as we move into the new week. High pressure is beginning to take control, especially across the south and east, bringing more settled conditions, brighter skies, and a noticeable rise in temperatures for many areas.
That said, it’s not a completely clear picture everywhere. While some parts of the country will see plenty of sunshine and mild spring warmth, others will still have to deal with cloud, patchy rain, and breezier conditions, particularly further west.
Monday brings a split between east and west.
To end the bank holiday, there’s a clear divide in conditions depending on where you are. The southeast of England is set to stay mostly dry, with good spells of sunshine and a generally pleasant feel through the day.
Further west, it’s a different story. Northern Ireland and parts of western Scotland will hold onto thicker cloud, along with occasional outbreaks of rain. It will also feel breezier here, which takes the edge off the temperatures slightly compared to the sunnier eastern areas.
Sunshine makes a difference to temperatures.
Where the sun does come through, particularly across England and eastern areas, temperatures are expected to reach the mid-teens. In the sunshine, it will feel comfortably warm for early spring, especially compared to recent days.
Even further north, where cloud cover lingers for longer, temperatures should still reach double figures during the afternoon. It’s a step up from the cooler, more unsettled conditions seen over the weekend.
Clearer skies develop overnight.
As Monday evening progresses, cloud across western areas is expected to gradually break up. This will lead to clearer skies overnight for many parts of the UK. With clearer conditions, temperatures will drop more noticeably, especially across northern areas. Parts of Scotland and northern England could see some grass frost by early morning, while further south it will stay milder, with some places holding onto double-digit temperatures overnight.
Tuesday looks warmer and brighter for many.
Tuesday continues the more settled theme, particularly across England and Wales, where sunshine will be more widespread. It’s expected to feel warmer than Monday, with a noticeable lift in daytime temperatures. However, western areas will still see more cloud moving in, especially across Northern Ireland and western Scotland. There is also a chance of some patchy rain in these regions as weather fronts begin to edge closer again.
Hazy sunshine spreads in some areas.
For parts of northern England, Wales, and the southwest, the sunshine may become slightly hazy as cloud filters through during the day. It won’t block out the light completely, but it may give the sky a more muted appearance at times. Despite this, temperatures are still expected to climb, with many places seeing warm conditions develop through the afternoon.
Temperatures could reach the warmest of the year so far.
Tuesday is shaping up to be the standout day of the week in terms of warmth. Temperatures could reach around 20 °C in several areas, with some spots potentially hitting 22 °C. If that happens, it would make it the warmest day of the year so far, giving parts of the country a brief taste of early summer conditions.
Rain edges in from the west later on Tuesday.
As the day moves into the evening, a band of rain currently affecting western Scotland and Northern Ireland will slowly begin to move eastwards. This will bring thicker cloud and the chance of rain into more areas overnight, although the southeast is likely to stay clearer for longer as the system moves through.
Midweek keeps some of the settled feel.
By the time we move into Wednesday, the overall pattern still leans towards settled conditions, particularly in the south and east where brighter spells are more likely to continue. However, the influence of incoming weather systems from the west means conditions won’t stay completely stable everywhere, with some areas seeing more cloud and the chance of further rain at times.
A mixed but improving spring pattern overall.
While it’s not a completely dry or sunny picture across the whole UK, the general trend is towards calmer and warmer weather compared to what we’ve seen recently. The mix of sunshine, mild temperatures, and only occasional rain for some areas makes it feel more like spring has properly settled in, even if a few unsettled patches still linger in the west.
