The UK is in for a bit of a weather rollercoaster, with forecasters predicting a four-day burst of warmth starting at the end of April. High pressure is moving in and it’s bringing some sunny vibes and above-average temperatures for much of the country, although don’t put the brolly away just yet — there’s still some rain in the mix.
According to WX Charts, temperatures will start heating up on Wednesday, April 30, with Bristol, Birmingham, and Oxford all likely to hit around 22C by 6pm. The warm spell continues into Thursday, May 1, with the Norfolk coast expected to feel the peak of it, hitting a lovely 23C. That’s proper T-shirt weather by British standards.
Things cool down slightly heading into Friday, May 2, but don’t worry — it won’t be a cold snap. Places like London, Bristol, Birmingham and Cambridge should still see highs around 19C, which is pretty decent for early May.
The Met Office is also on board with the summery forecast, saying high pressure is expected to stick around from April 25 to May 4. It’s not be wall-to-wall sunshine, but there’ll be “large amounts of fine weather” and “slightly above normal” temperatures overall. So, expect a few decent days to get out in the garden or head to the park.
But of course, it wouldn’t be a proper British spring without a bit of rain threatening to spoil the fun. WXCharts shows that while many areas will stay dry, parts of northern England and Scotland are likely to see some heavy downpours, particularly around midday on Wednesday, April 30. So if you’re up north, keep your raincoat handy.
The early part of the week will start on a slightly chillier note in some regions, especially across the northeast and southeast. There’s a chance of fog in the mornings and spells of rain pushing in from Northern Ireland overnight, moving into parts of Wales and western England by dawn.
By Monday, things turn a bit more unsettled. Rain will spread across much of the country, becoming heavy and even a bit thundery in some parts of England during the afternoon. That’ll clear out eventually, making way for brighter spells and a few scattered showers in the west.
Looking ahead to Tuesday through Thursday, the rain from Monday should finally shift off by Tuesday afternoon, particularly in the northeast. But just when you think it’s safe to ditch the waterproofs, another round of wet weather will sweep through the west and south overnight into Wednesday. The good news? Thursday is shaping up to be the driest of the lot, with sunshine and brighter skies making a comeback across more of the UK.
So yes, we’re getting a bit of a heatwave — but don’t count on it being completely drama-free. Typical British weather.
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