Scattered showers but dry in much of the UK

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[Published 06:00 20/05/2025]

Rain gauge being kept busy. Posted by Brian Gaze

Showery rain will affect parts of the UK today and tomorrow, but many areas remain dry. Dry conditions are expected to return on Thursday and Friday. However, a major change to unsettled weather is forecast to develop over the weekend. This pattern is likely to continue into next week, bringing many places their first significant rainfall in a long time.


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Issued 13th May 2025

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Scattered showers return

Scattered showers develop today, mostly in Wales, western England and Northern Ireland. Many places miss them and have fine weather. It will become warm in sunny periods.

Temperatures range from 17°C to 24°C. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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

Tonight, showery rain will affect southern and central Britain, with some heavy bursts possible in the southwest. Elsewhere, it will be dry with clear periods.

Tomorrow, showers will continue in southern and central regions, and a few could be heavy and thundery. The north will have a dry and bright day. It will feel warm where sunny spells develop, but cool in the wetter areas.

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UKV, Wednesday 21st May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Downhill to the bank holiday weekend

Thursday and Friday are expected to be dry, with a good deal of warm sunshine.

Over the weekend the weather is set to become much more unsettled. All areas could see showers or longer spells of rain, so it’s not looking great for the bank holiday period. The wettest conditions are likely in the north and west. This mixed pattern is expected to continue into next week.

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GFS, overview for Thu 22nd May - Sat 24th May


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Monday 19th 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, 22°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 21°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 20°C
  • London City Airport, 20°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 20°C
  • Northolt, 20°C
  • Middle Wallop, 20°C
  • La Heve, 19°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 19°C
  • Blackpool Airport, 19°C
  • Farnborough, 19°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 19°C
  • Shoreham Airport, 19°C
  • Boscombe Down, 19°C
  • Yeovilton, 19°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Dublin Airport, 4°C
  • Marham, 5°C
  • Wittering, 6°C
  • Cranwell, 6°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 6°C
  • Yeovilton, 6°C
  • Bristol / Lulsgate, 6°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 6°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 6°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 6°C
  • Benbecula, 6°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 6°C
  • Wattisham, 6°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 7°C
  • Middle Wallop, 7°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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Rain gauge being kept busy. Posted by Brian Gaze

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