A changeable and often mild outlook

By Brian Gaze

[Published 07:00 21/02/2026]

The rest of the meteorological winter is looking mixed. Showers or longer spells of rain are possible in all areas, but the wettest conditions are expected to be in the north west, and dry periods will be more frequent in the south and east. It will often be mild or very mild, giving a spring-like feel at times.

14 day weather forecast video

Issued 17th February 2026

Mild and wet

Outbreaks of rain in northern and eastern Britain ease, but it remains overcast across most of the UK. Through the morning another area of wet weather pushes across Northern Ireland and into western Britain. This afternoon it steadily spreads eastwards, with drier conditions following into the west for a time before the next band of rain arrives. Quite windy.

Mild. Temperatures range from 7°C in the far north to 14°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

UKV, Saturday 21st February [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Outbreaks of rain continue pushing eastwards. By the morning they are likely to be affecting much of southern England. A dry interlude follows but showers quickly push into Northern Ireland and north western Britain.

Tomorrow:
Rain clears from the south. Most areas then have bright spells, but there will be heavy showers in Scotland and Northern Ireland, with a few scattered ones elsewhere as well. Mild. 

UKV, Sunday 22nd February [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Changeable and mild

Monday: Showers become more scattered in Scotland. In Northern Ireland, Wales and much of England, the risk of rain increases. However, it could remain mainly dry in much of the south and East Anglia. Mild.

Outlook: Changeable. All areas can expect showers or longer spells of rain, with the wettest conditions in the north and west. In the south and east dry periods are more likely, and it could become very mild for the time of year.

GFS overview for Monday 23rd February - Wednesday 25th February

Yesterday's temperatures

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Current temperatures vs Historical averages

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