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Wednesday starts wet in much of the UK but parts of the north west and south west are drier. The heaviest rain is in a band across central areas and through the day it pushes northeastwards. Brighter conditions return to southern counties but heavy and thundery showers break out. Northern Scotland has more showery conditions and it remains cold enough for sleet or snow, especially over high ground. It will be quite windy.

Temperatures range from 7C (45F) in Scotland to 16C (61F) in brighter parts of the south. See the rain radar for the latest view.

Meteo France Arpege, precipitation type, 16:00 BST Wed 8th May

Tonight it gradually becomes drier. By the end of the night persistent outbreaks of rain probably become restricted to Northern Ireland. Also showers could continue in central England and Wales. 

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Tomorrow northern areas have a lot of cloud with patchy outbreaks of rain continuing in Northern Ireland and north western Britain. Bright spells develop in southern and central regions but showers become widespread. The heavier ones could bring hail and thunder.

Meteo France Arpege, rain, 16:00 BST Thu 8th May

High pressure next week

The mixed theme continues on Friday. There will be further showers but southern areas could have a good deal of dry weather. Temperatures remains disappointing for the time of year.

By the start of the weekend a chilly northerly air stream returns as low pressure pulls away eastwards. On Saturday showers remain quite widespread and a cold night follows. By Sunday high pressure builds in from the west so it becomes drier. Patchy frost is possible early in the day but in the afternoon sunshine it should feel pleasant.

By early next week high pressure becomes the dominant feature of the weather. It is expected to lead to warmer and settled period. Initially some of the highest temperatures could be in Scotland but by mid-week values of 21C (70F) could be reached widely. 

GFS 500hPa heights and pressure, 16:00 BST Sun 12th May

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Temperatures take a plunge early on and they remain below average during the first week of May. Thereafter it warms up but there is a signal for wetter weather too. View latest GEFS.