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Monday starts murky and damp in much of the country. This morning cloud begins to breaks and sunny spells develop. The best of them are likely to be in western Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. In southern and central regions showers are triggered as temperatures rise. This afternoon they could become heavy, bringing hail and thunder. 

Temperatures range from 10C (50F) in Scotland to 18C (64F) in brighter parts of central and eastern England. See the rain and precipitation type radar for the latest view.

Meteo France Arpege, rain, 16:00 BST Mon 8th April

Tonight heavy showery rain continues in southern England and south Wales. Elsewhere it should be mainly dry. Clear spells in the north could lead to a patchy frost.

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Tomorrow it's a case of rinse and repeat. Heavy showery rain continues in southern and possibly central regions. The north has a mainly dry and bright day. Temperatures will generally be lower than today's.  

Meteo France Arpege, rain, 16:00 BST Tue 9th April

Cold air returning next week

On Wednesday rain in southern counties gradually moves away southwards. Elsewhere it will be dry and bright. 

During the second half of the week a blocking area of high pressure remains centred over Scandinavia. An easterly flow on its southern flank pulls colder air across much of the UK. However, in the west more of a southwesterly influence may keep it milder for much of the time.

Nighttime frosts are expected in areas where clear spells develop. A few wintry showers are possible in the north during the days, however it should be mainly dry. Through the weekend wetter weather may start returning to the south west. Elsewhere it probably stays settled and in the east it will be quite cold.

GFS pressure and 850hPa temperatures, 15:00 GMT Fri 12th April

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