Signs of change on the horizon

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[Published 06:50 15/05/2025]

Peonies enjoying the fine spring weather. Posted by Brian Gaze

There will be more fine weather in the coming days, but in the longer term there are signs of a change. Computer models are suggesting with increasing confidence that high pressure will decline during the last third of May, leading to a return to a more changeable pattern. This would increase the likelihood of showers or even longer spells of rain.


14 day weather forecast video

Issued 13th May 2025

14 day video weather forecast

 


Another fine day

All of the UK is expected to have a dry day. Sunny periods will develop widely, although low cloud and mist are likely for a time, especially in eastern counties. Near the east coast they could be slow to lift.

Temperatures range from 14°C near the east coast to 24°C in the south west. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Thursday 15th May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight it remains dry, but low cloud is likely to push westwards.

Tomorrow looks like a carbon copy of today. The low cloud lifts to give another fine day. It will be generally warm, although it remains cooler near the east coast.

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UKV, Friday 16th May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Change on the horizon?

Fine weather continues through the weekend into the early part of next week as high pressure remains dominant. It will be cooler near the east coast, but elsewhere it stays rather warm.

In the longer term there are growing signs of a change. During the last third of May high pressure is forecast to decline, leading to an increased likelihood of areas of low pressure beginning to move towards the UK. These could bring the potential for heavy showers and longer outbreaks of rain.

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GFS, overview for Sat 17th May - Mon 19th May


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Wednesday 14th May 2025. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Bournemouth Airport, 24°C
  • Shannon Airport, 24°C
  • La Heve, 23°C
  • Northolt, 23°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 23°C
  • Boscombe Down, 23°C
  • Yeovilton, 23°C
  • Shoreham Airport, 23°C
  • Farnborough, 23°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 23°C
  • Exeter Airport, 23°C
  • Odiham, 23°C
  • Middle Wallop, 23°C
  • Benson, 22°C
  • Woodvale, 22°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Inverness / Dalcross, 2°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 2°C
  • Tain Range, 3°C
  • Lossiemouth, 4°C
  • Marham, 4°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 5°C
  • Kinloss, 5°C
  • Leuchars, 5°C
  • Wick, 5°C
  • Farnborough, 5°C
  • Spadeadam, 5°C
  • Shawbury, 6°C
  • Kirkwall Airport, 6°C
  • Sumburgh Cape, 6°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 6°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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Peonies enjoying the fine spring weather. Posted by Brian Gaze

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