Change on the way this week

By Brian Gaze

[Published 06:20 26/10/2026]

The week will start with the unsettled and windy spell continuing, but change is on the way. High pressure is expected to become increasingly influential as we head into early November, bringing the likelihood of a drier and more settled period, with an increased risk of frost and fog.

Rain spreading northeastwards

Heavy outbreaks of rain push northeastwards across the UK. Drier conditions return to much of England and Wales by mid afternoon, although showers remain possible in places. Windy, particularly in coastal counties.

Temperatures range from a chilly 7°C in Scotland to a mild 17°C in the south west. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

UKV, Monday 26th October [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Rain in the north clears, but another area of wet weather pushes eastwards across Northern Ireland and much of Britain by the morning. Winds will ease but showers continue in the north. Very windy.

Tomorrow: A band of rain clears southeastwards in the morning. Brighter conditions follow, but there will be heavy showers in the north and west. Blustery.

UKV, Tuesday 27th October [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Wednesday: Patchy rain is likely in the north and west but in the south and east it is expected to be dry. Winds will be lighter than recently, with temperatures close to or slightly above the seasonal norm.

Outlook: High pressure is expected to build, leading to more settled conditions in much of the UK, although it could stay more changeable in the north west. Halloween could be a spooky affair if that is the case, with an increased chance of mist and fog.

GFS overview for Thursday 28th October - Friday 30th October