If you're planning for the Easter weekend the good news is that you will have to pack some sunnies and a bonnet, but you might need an umbrella and raincoat by Monday. The weekend could bring the warmest day of the year so far, with highs of 18C in some parts of the UK on Sunday.
But there is set to be a change by Easter Monday, with some rain in the forecast too.
The Met Office said "dry and warm weather with plenty of sunny spells" was predicted for much of the country on Good Friday, Saturday and Easter Sunday, although a band of rain was set to push in from the west on Easter Monday. You can get more Swansea news and other story updates straight to your inbox by subscribing to our newsletters here.
Read more: The eight pubs named the best in Wales
After an unsettled spell to end the working week, the Easter Bank Holiday weekend will open with a good deal of fine and settled weather. However, a weather system in the Atlantic is poised to introduce more unsettled conditions by Easter Monday.
Met Office chief forecaster Dan Suri said: “Ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend, unsettled conditions will see bands of rain – with some heavy bursts in places – moving eastwards early Thursday. As this clears, a mixture of sunshine and showers will prevail for much of Thursday before a more settled pattern establishes for Good Friday and Easter Saturday as high pressure begins to build.”
For many, Good Friday will be free of rain with spells of sunshine, especially in the west. However, eastern coastal stretches of the UK are likely to be cloudier, bringing some light rain or showers and perhaps some fog patches from the North Sea.
It will be a chilly start to Good Friday with a frost in many western areas, although regions under sunnier skies will see temperatures rise as high as 16°C or 17°C during the day.
David Oliver, a Met Office deputy chief forecaster, said: “Similar conditions are likely for much of the UK on Easter Saturday, but during the second half of the Easter weekend the Atlantic will increasingly exert its influence.
“A frontal system is expected to move in from the west and displace the high pressure lying across the UK. This will spread rain across all areas during the latter part of Easter Sunday and through Easter Monday, although there is some uncertainty regarding its exact timing. Once the rain clears blustery showers are likely to follow in its wake across many areas.”
The Met Office forecast for Wales says: "Mist and fog patches soon clearing on Friday to leave a fine day with bright or sunny intervals. Feeling rather warm in the sunshine with lighter winds. Maximum temperature 16 °C. Largely dry over the Easter weekend with sunny spells. Breezier and somewhat cloudier on Sunday with rain arriving on Monday. Feeling pleasant in the sunshine by day, with frosts overnight."
Read next:
- Easter holiday 2023: All the big events and things to do in Wales for all the family
25 stunning spring walks that showcase the Welsh countryside in all its glory
Easter 2023: The luxury chocolate eggs from Tesco, Sainsbury's, M&S, Aldi, Asda and more
Asda, Ikea, Brewers Fayre and all the places children can eat free (or for £1) over Easter
7 places to stay in Wales these Easter holidays including cottages and holiday parks
Check the weather for your area:
