Bank Holiday weekend weather forecast UK

Bank Holiday to be hotter than MADEIRA

Brits are set to soak up the sunshine this Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures soar to 17C – hotter than MADEIRA.

The sunny spell will kickstart today as many eye up a trip to the beach.

It’s even set to be warmer than Madeira at points over the coming days, with tourist hotspot forecast rain showers.

As Brits enjoy a three-day weekend as the calendar flips to May, it’s due to be dry in most places with the odd shower breaking through.

The Met Office said: “Throughout the start of May, much of the South is likely to see continuing dry and sunny spells.”

Pictured: Brits pile into Manchester Airport for bank holiday getaways

Brits are on their way to start a long May Bank Holiday weekend – and the usual travel chaos is unfolding.

This eye-popping image shows hundreds of Brits cramming into the Departures terminal at Manchester Airport this morning.

Large queues are already forming at airports, railway stations, ports, and on roads as members of the public try to escape.

Thank you for reading the blog this evening. Joe Gamp will be back with you tomorrow morning.

Mixed picture for Bank Holiday weekend

Brits are in for a mixed bag of weather this May Bank Holiday, the Met Office has said.

Deputy Chief Meteorologist David Oliver said: “It is a different mix of weather this bank holiday weekend after what has been a largely settled week for the UK.

“The high-pressure that has been dominating the UK in recent days will move away to the south, allowing a low-pressure system to move in from the northwest.

“This will bring with it some more unsettled weather with showers or some longer spells of rain across the north on Saturday and then southern areas on Sunday.

“A good deal of dry weather is expected on Monday with most areas only seeing some isolated showers and mild temperatures, widely in the mid-teens.”

Weather for the next few days

Tomorrow’s weather: Any early patches of mist will soon clear. It will then be dry with spells of sunshine across England and Wales.

There will be cloudy skies across Scotland and Northern Ireland bringing rain which will be locally heavy and persistent and spread southwards northern England and Wales during the day.

UK weather outlook for Sunday and Monday: Sunday will be overcast and wet with cloudy skies and patchy outbreaks of rain and drizzle which will ease and clear to reveal scattered showers later in the day.

Monday will be mainly dry however there will be large areas of cloud cover around and a chance of a few isolated showers developing

Tonight’s weather

A largely dry evening with late spells of sunshine and daytime showers will soon ease and clear.

Cloud will build across Scotland and Northern Ireland overnight and will spread into northern England. Outbreaks of rain and drizzle will push into Northern Ireland and western Scotland by dawn.

Long range forecast for May

With predictions May could be the hottest on record, the Met Office has forecast dry conditions for the start of May – continuing throughout the middle before turning towards the end of the month.

Its long range forecast reads: “Settled conditions look likely to continue dominating through mid-May across southern areas, with a lot of dry weather.

“Meanwhile, spells of rain may affect northern areas.

“Towards the end of May it is expected to turn more unsettled, with sunshine and showers, some of these likely heavy and thundery, for many parts of the country.

“Some drier days are still possible, as is usual for late spring.

“Temperatures most likely above normal for all areas, with an increased chance of warm spells.”

Bookies on the hottest May in records

Bookies are remaining confident this coming May could be the hottest on record.

And Ladbrokes have slashed their odds for the second time this week on 2022 playing host to the hottest summer on record.

Having been a 2/1 shot at the start of the week, it’s now just 6/4 with the bookies for the hottest summer EVER to be recorded this year.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Brits will soon be basking in record-breaking temperatures, if the latest odds are anything to go by.”

Bank Holiday to be hotter than MADEIRA

BRITS are set to soak up the sunshine this Bank Holiday weekend as temperatures soar to 17C – hotter than MADEIRA.

It’s even set to be warmer than Madeira at points over the coming days, with tourist hotspot forecast rain showers.

As Brits enjoy a three-day weekend as the calendar flips to May, it’s due to be dry in most places with the odd shower breaking through.

The Met Office said: “Throughout the start of May, much of the South is likely to see continuing dry and sunny spells.”

The heat will be higher than the average temperature of 12C typical for this time of year, according to the Met Office.

Bookies slash odds

Bookies are remaining confident this coming May could be the hottest on record.

And Ladbrokes have slashed their odds for the second time this week on 2022 playing host to the hottest summer on record.

Having been a 2/1 shot at the start of the week, it’s now just 6/4 with the bookies for the hottest summer EVER to be recorded this year.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “Brits will soon be basking in record-breaking temperatures, if the latest odds are anything to go by.”

High pollen warnings for the weekend

Pollen levels will be high this weekend with warnings coming for Friday and Saturday.

It is expected that both tree and grass pollen will be airborne.

Edinburgh Saturday to Tuesday forecast

A dry and bright start for most but there will be thick cloud with outbreaks of rain spreading southeast from around late morning or early afternoon.

It will become breezy with maximum temperatures of 13 °C as the day goes on.

A damp start to Sunday but becoming mainly dry.

Largely cloudy on Monday and Tuesday with a few showers.

Manchester forecast for tonight

Those in Manchester will have a clear dry night tonight, with temperatures remaining low.

The Met Office forecast said: “Any cloud will clear away during the evening leaving largely clear skies for much of the night.

“It will turn cloudy in the northwest by morning, but staying dry. Minimum temperature 1 °C.”

Coldest May in 25 years

BRITAIN is set to feel the coldest May in 25 years according to weather experts as the mercury plummets following a hot end to April.

Following a balmy weekend of weather that saw London become hotter than the Algarve, the UK is set to feel cooler temperatures and even a risk of frost.

Talking to the Mirror, former BBC and Met Office meteorologist John Hammond says the UK’s weather “will go into reverse” this week.

He said:  “The mercury will go into reverse, with a cooler trend to end April. Fresh waves of Arctic air mean a good chance, even across southern Britain, of temperatures falling close to or below freezing.”

Mr Hammond added: “One or two wintry showers are not ruled out later in the week, most likely on higher ground in the North.”

London Saturday to Tuesday forecast

Fine and dry Saturday, with bright or sunny spells, once any early morning fog patches clear.

Feeling slightly warmer in the evening with light winds with maximum temperatures of 17 °C.

Sunday will be cloudy, with outbreaks of rain and drizzle.

Some bright or sunny spells Monday and Tuesday, but also a few showers.

“Temperatures most likely above normal for all areas”

With predictions May could be the hottest on record, the Met Office has forecast dry conditions for the start of May – continuing throughout the middle before turning towards the end of the month.

Its long range forecast reads:” Settled conditions look likely to continue dominating through mid-May across southern areas, with a lot of dry weather.

“Meanwhile, spells of rain may affect northern areas.

“Towards the end of May it is expected to turn more unsettled, with sunshine and showers, some of these likely heavy and thundery, for many parts of the country.

“Some drier days are still possible, as is usual for late spring.

“Temperatures most likely above normal for all areas, with an increased chance of warm spells.”

Patchy frost and fog this evening

Clear skies will lead to patchy frost and fog, especially in some central and eastern areas of England.

There will be stronger winds which will bring cloud and rain to the far northwest later.

Top tip on what to plant during the weekend

If you want Nasturtium plants to bloom this summer, get them planted between March and June.

Nasturtium plants produce bright orange, red or yellow flowers – perfect for a colourful garden.

Gardeners’ World said: “They’re also a magnet for bees and are great for growing amongst your veg – they’ll lure white butterflies away from cabbages and aphids away from beans.

Sunday to Monday forecast

For Sunday and Monday the Met Office says: “Throughout the start of May, much of the south is likely to see continuing dry and sunny spells.

“Parts of the north and west are more likely to experience cloudier conditions, with spells of mainly light rain or showers at times.”

Nights will remain cold

Night time temperatures in the south though are expected to remain cold and there is a prospect of frost in sheltered rural areas.

The outlook for the early part of the weekend is for it to remain “generally dry with bright or sunny periods and variable amounts of cloud” on the Friday and Saturday.

There is a chance of frosts in rural areas, but it will feel “pleasantly warm during the afternoons”.

May Day 3/1 to be hottest day of the year

Next week could see the hottest day of the year so far, according to Ladbrokes.

With Brits strapping in for a Bank Holiday scorcher, the bookies now make it just a 3/1 shot for record-breaking high temperatures to be recorded next Monday.

Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: “With temperatures once again on the up, there’s every chance next Monday goes down as a record-breaker for the year.”

A frosty start to Friday morning

The Met Office: “It will be a frosty start for some on Friday morning.

“Cloudiest in the east and southeast with some sunny skies elsewhere.

“Dry for the majority, but a few showers in the far north.”

Pictured: Brits pile into Manchester Airport for bank holiday getaways

Brits are on their way to start a long May Bank Holiday weekend – and the usual travel chaos is unfolding.

This eye-popping image shows hundreds of Brits cramming into the Departures terminal at Manchester Airport this morning.

Large queues are already forming at airports, railway stations, ports, and on roads as members of the public try to escape.