UK weather: Brits bask in beautiful 20C weekend sunshine – with clear skies set to last for days
BRITS are basking in glorious 20C sunshine today – and the warm weather is set to continue for days.
The Met Office says today will bring plenty of sunshine across much of the UK, especially in the southwest, where it’s feeling particularly warm.
Temperatures are expected to peak around 20C in parts of the West Country and South Wales, while most of England and Wales will enjoy mid to high teens under mostly clear skies.
The northeast may hold on to some lingering cloud, particularly along the coast, but it’ll still stay dry throughout the day.
An easterly breeze will keep things slightly cooler in coastal areas, but most places will feel pleasantly mild in the sun.
Tonight, skies remain mostly clear, setting the stage for a chilly night.
Rural spots could see patchy frost, especially where winds drop off.
Sunday looks much the same — dry, bright, and fine for most.
While it may be a touch cooler than Saturday, the sunshine continues, and winds will ease right back, making it feel calmer across the board.
Looking ahead to next week, the Met Office says high pressure will keep conditions settled into midweek, with warm sunny days and cooler nights.
Areas near the North Sea coast will stay a bit cooler, but inland temperatures will remain above average for early April.
The fine weather has been welcomed by many after a soggy start to spring, with parks, gardens and beer gardens across the country already filling up.
With schools still out for the Easter holidays, families are expected to make the most of the sunshine over the weekend.
Forecase for the next five days
Saturday:
Dry with plenty of sunshine for most. Warmest in the southwest. Some early cloud in northeastern coastal areas and a light easterly breeze.
Sunday:
Another dry day with sunny spells. Cooler than Saturday, especially in the northeast where cloud may linger. Winds turning light across the UK.
Monday:
Fine and settled with warm sunshine by day. Cooler near North Sea coasts.
Tuesday:
Dry and sunny again thanks to high pressure. Warm inland but cooler along eastern coasts.
Wednesday:
Sunshine continues for most. Temperatures stay mild by day, especially inland. Northeastern coasts remain cooler.