Mixed weather to start December

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[Published 07:10 30/11/2024]

Christmas lights. Posted by Brian Gaze

If you're planning on putting up Christmas lights this weekend, today is likely to be the better of the two days in much of the UK. The north can expect showers today, but wet conditions are expected to be more widespread tomorrow. However, you won't need to wrap up, with temperatures widely in double figures and peaking close to 16°C in the south today. (If you would like to browse the website without adverts and access premium features, see below)


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Issued 26th November 2024

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Mild and dry in much of the UK

Outbreaks of rain in the north become increasingly showery through the day and some bright spells develop. In the rest of the UK it will be mostly dry and bright after early fog lifts, but scattered showers are likely in the west. Quite windy.

Mild. Temperatures range from 11°C in the north to 15°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

PS: If you are thinking about the festive season you may want to check out our Christmas weather forecast page which is counting down to the big day. 

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UK Met UKV, Saturday 30th November [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight outbreaks of rain push eastwards. By the morning showery conditions return to much of western Britain and Northern Ireland. Mild and windy.

Tomorrow morning the rain clears from central and eastern counties. However, further bands of showers push in from the west through the course of the day. At times the rain becomes heavy. Mild.

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UK Met UKV, Sunday 1st December [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Colder air returns southwards

During Monday outbreaks of rain clear southwards and it turns colder. In the north showers turn to sleet or snow, especially over higher ground. A widespread frost is likely to develop overnight. Tuesday and Wednesday are looking unsettled, with showers or longer outbreaks of rain. In the north there is a risk of sleet or snow.

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GFS, overview for Mon 2nd Dec - Wed 4th Dec


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Friday 29th November 2024. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Shannon Airport, 15°C
  • Eglinton / Londonderr, 15°C
  • Culdrose, 14°C
  • Yeovilton, 14°C
  • Newquay, 14°C
  • Scilly, Saint MaryS, 14°C
  • Valley, 14°C
  • Dublin Airport, 14°C
  • Cork Airport, 13°C
  • Islay, 13°C
  • Stornoway, 13°C
  • Tain Range, 13°C
  • Kinloss, 13°C
  • Exeter Airport, 13°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 13°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Southend-On-Sea, -2°C
  • Farnborough, -1°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, -1°C
  • Norwich Weather Centre, -1°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 0°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 0°C
  • Wittering, 1°C
  • Northolt, 1°C
  • Cranwell, 1°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 1°C
  • Holbeach, 2°C
  • Waddington, 2°C
  • Leuchars, 2°C
  • Cambridge, 2°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 2°C

Current temperatures vs Historical averages

Check the CET tracker for the latest information on how this month's temperatures compare to the Central England Temperature averages for 1961-1990, 1971-2000, 1981-2010, 1991-2020, and 1659-2020.


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Icy start to the day on Gun Moor. Posted by toppiker60

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