UK weather: Temperatures to soar to 29C this weekend as sunshine returns after week of rain
Temperatures will rise above 29 degrees this weekend as rain and clouds give way to sunshine.
Heavy rain and unstable conditions are expected to dominate the week, with the possibility of occasional hail and thunderstorms.
But forecasters say there will be “above average” temperatures and bright conditions from Saturday into next week.
The Met Office has warned of cold and wet weather, predicting that temperatures will be below average throughout the week. Stormy conditions are expected in the north of England on Tuesday, where forecasters say hail and thunder are possible.
This will result in a shower of rain forecast to cover the UK on Thursday before moving eastwards.
But from Friday the outlook is expected to brighten and temperatures are expected to rise into the early twenties in the south-east of England as pressure increases across the country.
Starting from Saturday, temperatures are expected to rise up to 29 degrees and rise even further in some places.
Deputy chief meteorologist Steven Keates said: “The UK forecast from this weekend will have a noticeably warmer and drier component with prolonged periods of above-average temperatures, with values in some places likely to reach 27 to 29°C, with values higher than this.”
High pressure is expected to remain near the UK until Tuesday, with conditions settling widely and generally bringing above-average temperatures.
Forecasters warned it was “likely” that settled conditions would continue into next week, but temperatures may not remain as warm.
This week’s full forecast
Monday
It’s been a wet start to England and Wales as a band of rain, heavy at times, moves south-east. In Northern Ireland and Scotland, sunshine and showers spread across most areas by the end of the day. Cool and airy.
monday night
Evenings are mostly dry across England and Wales, but frequent showers are expected in Northern Ireland and Scotland. These spread to most regions overnight. It gets pretty cool under the clearest skies.
Tuesday
Sunny weather and showers. Showers occur most frequently in the northern parts, and can be heavy and thundery from time to time. A cool day for this time of year.
Outlook from Wednesday to Friday
Wednesday sunny and showery. Rain heading east on Thursday, followed by sunshine and showers on Friday. While it may get a little warmer in the far Southeast on Friday, we’re staying on the cool side.
