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Low temperatures set to continue

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[Published 06:25 12/05/2026]

Coastal Landscape. Posted by JurassicCoast

The weather will remain changeable in the coming days with temperatures often below the seasonal average. There is still a risk of frost which could cause serious problems for gardeners and farmers.


14 day weather forecast video

Issued 12th May 2026

14 day video weather forecast

 


Patchy rain moving southwards

Patchy spells of rain push southwards through the day. By late afternoon they will be affecting the south east and East Anglia. Brighter conditions will follow in other areas, but showers develop in the north. Quite windy.

Temperatures range from 9°C in the far north to 18°C near the south coast. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Tuesday 12th May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Bands of heavy showers spread southeastwards across the UK. Cloud cover will keep it milder than in recent nights, although a touch of frost is possible in some northern locations.

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Tomorrow:
Showers develop widely, perhaps heavy and thundery in places. Blustery and cool.

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UKV, Wednesday 13th May [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Thursday: Another blustery and showery day is expected. Temperatures remain on the low side for the time of the year. 

Outlook: Changeable conditions continue in the coming days, with showers and longer spells of rain remaining possible across much of the UK. That said, there are signs that a weak ridge of high pressure could bring drier conditions for a time at the weekend. Temperatures remain below average for the time of year. 

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Monday 11th May 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Bournemouth Airport, 16°C
  • Exeter Airport, 16°C
  • Cork Airport, 15°C
  • Shannon Airport, 15°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 14°C
  • Guernsey Airport, 14°C
  • Jersey Airport, 14°C
  • Boscombe Down, 14°C
  • Culdrose, 14°C
  • Cardiff-Wales Airport, 14°C
  • Scilly, Saint MaryS, 14°C
  • Pembrey Sands, 14°C
  • Brize Norton, 14°C
  • Odiham, 13°C
  • Middle Wallop, 13°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Benson, -3°C
  • Marham, -1°C
  • Farnborough, 0°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 0°C
  • Norwich Weather Centre, 0°C
  • Stansted Airport, 0°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 0°C
  • Northolt, 1°C
  • Middle Wallop, 1°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 1°C
  • Cranwell, 1°C
  • Exeter Airport, 1°C
  • Holbeach, 1°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 1°C
  • Wattisham, 1°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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