Mixed weather conditions are expected over the next few days, as the north of the UK is expected to see cloud and rain, with warm sunny spells in the south.
Temperatures are set to become warmer, especially in the south of England.
The Met Office said London could see highs of 21C over the bank holiday weekend, with forecaster Alex Deakin stating: “Wafting up from the south is warmer air so temperatures are going to be on the rise over the next few days.”
It means the UK is likely to experience its warmest weather of 2023 over the bank holiday weekend.
However, conditions are expected to be mixed in northern parts.
In the northeast, the Met Office has forecasted highs of 13°C amid drizzly rain and cloud cover. Similar temperatures are expected in the northwest.
UK weather forecast
Today:
In the northwest and some parts of eastern England, it will be mostly cloudy, with a few lingering patches of rain. Rain and drizzle will gradually clear, perhaps slowly across Shetland, with conditions remaining rather cloudy.
Bright or sunny spells will develop elsewhere, especially in the south, and it will feel pleasant in the sunshine by the afternoon. It will be breezy in the south-east.
Tonight will continue to be cloudy for much of the north and west of the UK, with a few spots of drizzle or light rain. The east and south will be dry with clear spells. Breezy in northern areas.
Saturday:
The northwest will remain cloudy with a few lingering spells of rain. The south will be sunnier to start with, but cloud will build during the afternoon with heavy showers possible for many. Sunshine and showers are expected to spread from the west.
Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:
On Sunday, the UK will be mostly cloudy with outbreaks of heavy rain moving in from the west but the southeast will escape drier and brighter. Monday will see cloudy skies for much of the north with outbreaks of rain whilst the south will see variable cloud and a few showers. Showers will clear in the east but will be heavy at times with thunder. Temperatures will be warmer.
Settled conditions on Tuesday as high-pressure moves in. It will be mostly dry but cloudy for many too.
