Big change on the way this week

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[Published 06:00 19/05/2025]

Overcast weather in the Norfolk Broads. Posted by Brian Gaze

A major change is expected to develop by the end of the coming week. Initially there will be plenty of fine weather, although scattered showers are likely to become heavy and thundery. However, by the weekend high pressure will finally begin to lose its grip, opening the door to disturbances from the Atlantic. These are likely to bring significant amounts of rain, especially in the north and west.


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Issued 13th May 2025

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Scattered showers

Most of the UK will have another fine day, with cloud lifting to allow sunny periods. However, scattered showers are likely to develop, especially in Wales and western England. They could become heavy and thundery.

Temperatures range from 15°C to 23°C. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Monday 19th May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight the showers will fade away, leaving dry conditions across all areas.

Tomorrow showers are expected to develop again, mostly in Wales and western England. Once again they could become heavy and thundery. Despite this, much of the UK will remain dry with warm spells of sunshine.

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UKV, Tuesday 20th May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

A more changeable outlook

During the next few days there will be warm spells of sunshine. However, heavy showers are possible at first, particularly in southern Britain.

In the longer term more unsettled conditions are expected to develop as high pressure declines. Disturbances will begin moving in from the Atlantic, bringing the likelihood of significant amounts of rain. The wettest conditions can be expected in the north and west. Drier and warmer spells are more likely in the south, as high pressure attempts to build northeastwards from the Azores.

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GFS, overview for Wed 21st May - Fri 23rd May


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Sunday 18th May 2025. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Shannon Airport, 24°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 23°C
  • Islay, 22°C
  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 22°C
  • Yeovilton, 22°C
  • Connaught, 22°C
  • Belfast / Harbour, 21°C
  • Eglinton / Londonderr, 21°C
  • Oban, 21°C
  • Prestwick Airport, 21°C
  • Exeter Airport, 21°C
  • Pembrey Sands, 20°C
  • Hawarden, 20°C
  • Isle Of Man / Ronaldsway Airport, 19°C
  • Blackpool Airport, 19°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Inverness / Dalcross, 2°C
  • Pembrey Sands, 3°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 3°C
  • Kinloss, 4°C
  • Yeovilton, 4°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 5°C
  • Farnborough, 5°C
  • Lydd Airport, 5°C
  • Shawbury, 5°C
  • Benson, 5°C
  • Dublin Airport, 5°C
  • La Heve, 6°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 6°C
  • Marham, 6°C
  • Tain Range, 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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Overcast weather in the Norfolk Broads. Posted by Brian Gaze

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