UK set for 24C scorcher this week before heavy downpours

Temperatures will reach 24C in parts of the country this week before Britons are treated to rain over the weekend.

The Met Office has forecast dry and sunny weather for southern parts of England and Wales on Monday, while heavy showers and possible thunderstorms are expected in Scotland and northern England.

Winter conditions will ease in most areas on Tuesday, with sunny weather expected across much of the country from Wednesday to Friday before rain and cool weather return for the weekend.

Londoners could see a high of 22C later on Monday, with afternoon temperatures expected to reach the high teens and low twenties in Wales and the south of England.

Rain in the north of England will move southwards on Monday evening, bringing showers to lower parts of the country overnight.

The Met Office said it will be cloudy on Tuesday with a chance of rain towards the south and west. Sunnier spells will develop across the south-east of England later in the day.

Maximum temperatures of 22 degrees are expected to be seen in Wales and southern and central parts of England on Thursday and Friday. Temperatures will reach the highest temperatures in the northern parts of England and Scotland.

The hottest weather is expected in the south of England on Friday, with the Met Office expecting possible highs of 24C.

Patchy rain will come on Saturday and the weather will cool down in most of the country. In its long-range forecast from Friday to May 10, the Met Office said: “Conditions are likely to be more variable than recently, with low pressure systems becoming more likely.

“This means an increased chance of showers or longer spells of rain and the risk of strong winds at times. Some spells of drought are also likely at times with some warm sunshine, with the risk of a few brief spells of fog in the early morning hours. Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly above normal.”

Meteorology weather forecast

Today

A largely dry start for most, but a cloudy and rainy start in northern Scotland. Southern parts are warm and bright at first, but there is a risk of clouds and thunderstorms as heavy showers progress eastwards in the afternoon.

Tonight

Showers are gradually tapering off this evening and skies remain cloudy for many. Cloudiness will be low and thick in the east, bringing occasional drizzle, mist and mist.

Tuesday

A gray start for most, with rainy outbreaks at first. The cloud will gradually rise and bring brighter spells throughout the day. It’s cooler and airier than recently.

Outlook from Wednesday to Friday

Wednesday and Thursday are largely dry with warm sunny weather, but windy in the south. The chance of showers from the west increases on Friday.