UK Spring bank holiday weekend weather: Warm days ahead but rain in many parts of country, Met Office forecast

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The Met Office has issued the latest forecast for the bank holiday weekend

As the UK gears up for the Bank Holiday weekend, the Met Office's latest forecast promises a mix of springtime weather, with Saturday emerging as the standout day. Following a relatively dry and sunny Friday for much of England and Wales, the weekend's weather takes a turn for the better, especially for those eager to enjoy the outdoors.

On Saturday, much of the UK can expect a predominantly dry day with generous periods of sunshine. The southeastern regions are set to bask in the best of the warmth, with temperatures likely reaching into the low 20s Celsius, but the Met Office warns that not everyone will share in the sunny spell.

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According to the forecasters, the easternmost areas and parts of the far South West will experience rain spreading from the east and west, respectively. Despite these local interruptions, Saturday's overall outlook remains bright and inviting for the majority.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist Dan Harris said: “Sunday will have a mixture of sunny spells but also scattered, heavy and in places thundery downpours. Not everywhere will see them but where they do occur there is a small chance of some temporary issues such as flooded roads. Scotland will be cloudier with rain, while Northern Ireland will also be cloudy but with a chance that heavy showers could break out later too, bringing similar conditions to England and Wales.

Met Office's latest forecast promises a mix of springtime weather as the UK gears up for the bank holiday weekendMet Office's latest forecast promises a mix of springtime weather as the UK gears up for the bank holiday weekend
Met Office's latest forecast promises a mix of springtime weather as the UK gears up for the bank holiday weekend | In Pictures via Getty Images

“The outlook for Bank Holiday Monday is for brighter, cooler and breezier conditions with scattered showers for England and Wales at first, but a steady drying trend from the west is likely. Northern Ireland could well start off fine but cool, and remain settled whilst feeling pleasantly warm in longer sunny spells. The focus for heavier showers is expected to transfer to Scotland and possibly northeast England, where again these could be slow moving, the heaviest of which could cause some temporary, localised issues such as flooded roads.

“We are keeping the weather warning situation under review, so please keep up to date with the latest warnings and forecasts from the Met Office if you have plans this Bank Holiday weekend.”

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UK 5-day forecast

Friday (May 24)

Staying generally cloudy across the north of the UK through this evening and overnight, with outbreaks of rain continuing to ease. Clear spells in the south allowing temperatures to dip away and some patches of mist and fog to form.

Saturday (May 25)

A cool start with fog patches clearing, but lingering on some coasts. Widely dry with warm sunny spells. Showery rain in the east and rain arriving in the west later.

Rain pushing northeast on Sunday, with heavy thundery showers for some. Heavy showers in the northeast on Monday, but drier in the southwest. Remaining unsettled into Tuesday.

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