Heavy showery rain in parts of the south

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[Published 06:00 21/05/2025]

Fields looking arid now, rain needed. Posted by toppiker60

Parts of the parched south will see rain today, and in some locations amounts could be significant. Tomorrow and Friday are looking mostly dry, but a major change is forecast to develop during the Bank Holiday weekend as unsettled weather returns. All areas can expect to see rain at times.


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Issued 13th May 2025

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Rain in the south

Outbreaks of rain in southern and central counties ease this morning, but further thundery showers are likely this afternoon in southeastern and possibly central England. Some heavy bursts of rain are likely in places, bringing significant amounts to some areas. Further north it will remain dry with sunny spells.

Temperatures range from 14°C to 22°C. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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

Tonight: Showers in the south will fade away, leaving dry conditions across most of the UK, although there could be some patchy rain near the east coast. It will be rather chilly where clear periods develop.

Tomorrow: Patchy spells of rain near the east coast clear southwards, leaving dry conditions in all areas. Cloud amounts vary, but the warmest and sunniest periods are expected in the southwest. In central and eastern counties it will feel rather cool where cloud builds.

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UKV, Thursday 22nd May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Unsettled weather returns

Friday is expected to be dry, with a good deal of warm sunshine. Over the weekend the weather turns more unsettled. A band of rain pushes eastwards on Saturday. On Sunday it could turn very windy in the north, and there is a risk of gales in the northwest. Showers are likely in western counties, with more persistent outbreaks of rain in Scotland. The driest and warmest weather is forecast to be in central and eastern England.

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GFS, overview for Fri 23rd May - Sun 25th May


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Tuesday 20th 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, 23°C
  • Shoreham Airport, 23°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 23°C
  • Cambridge, 22°C
  • Exeter Airport, 22°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 22°C
  • London City Airport, 22°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 22°C
  • Boscombe Down, 22°C
  • Yeovilton, 22°C
  • Staverton Private, 21°C
  • Farnborough, 21°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 21°C
  • East Midlands, 21°C
  • Benson, 21°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Farnborough, 3°C
  • Benson, 4°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 4°C
  • Dublin Airport, 4°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 5°C
  • Exeter Airport, 5°C
  • Prestwick Airport, 5°C
  • Yeovilton, 5°C
  • Boscombe Down, 6°C
  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 6°C
  • Biggin Hill, 6°C
  • Newcastle, 6°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 6°C
  • Spadeadam, 6°C
  • Middle Wallop, 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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Fields looking arid now, rain needed. Posted by toppiker60

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