UK weather forecast: Brits set for 26C heat over Bank Holiday weekend

Imogen Braddick7 May 2020

Brits are set to bask in two days of glorious sunshine over the May Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures creeping up to 26C.

Most of the country will enjoy wall-to-wall sunshine, with the mercury expected to peak at 26C in the south - some 10C above average for this time of year.

Brits have been reminded not to be tempted by the warm weather and to continue to adhere to the coronavirus lockdown restrictions which are still in place.

However, Boris Johnson is set to announce a potential easing of the lockdown on Sunday which could include the chance for people to spend more time outside- as tempertures begin to take a nosedive. Some showers are also expected in the south west and central and eastern parts of the country.

“There will be some cloud around, but it’s going to feel warm, widely into the low 20s, with highs of 25C or 26C in London," Met Office forecaster Matthew Box told the Standard.

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“The average for the time of year is usually 16C or 17C, so it's good healthy whack of sunshine.”

Mr Box said the south will continue to see temperatures around 25C or 26C on Saturday, but the north is more likely to see rain and cloud.

Saturday's high temperatures are likely to be the last day of the spring sunshine for a while, as temperatures tumble to 12C or 13C across the UK on Sunday.

“A cold front will start moving southwards and bring a plunge in temperatures," he said.

Two women social distancing while exercising outside during the coronavirus outbreak
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“The contrast in temperatures for many across the UK will be marked. Maximum temperatures on Sunday could be 10C or lower as cold air moves in from the north on a fresh northerly wind.

"Sunday is likely to see a reasonable amount of cloud for England and Wales, and some spells of rain, and northern England and Scotland will have a cold, but brighter day, with some showers in the mix.

“But temperatures will struggle to get up anywhere. It will be an interesting weekend.”

Mr Box said the Met Office is even looking at whether records could be broken for the biggest overnight drop in temperature.

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