Bank Holiday Monday to bring showers as temperatures fall
3 May 2025, 13:40
While most of the weekend will still be pleasantly warm, some Brits may have to accept the meteorological stars aren’t aligning for their Bank Holiday weekend.
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After the warmest April and May Day on record, higher than average temperatures will continue to subside through the Bank Holiday weekend.
On top of a drop from highs of 29.3C on Thursday 1 May, to lows of 12C on Bank Holiday Monday, there are likely to be light showers - particularly in the midlands, the east and the south.
The west will largely be shielded from showers, as the North Sea pushes cold winds and showers through the east coast.
Temperatures on Monday will peak at around 15C in the south west - but the brisk North Sea winds will hit the east coast throughout the weekend, creating lows of 11C.
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High pressure on Monday will centralise around Northern Ireland and Wales, meaning most of the remaining cloud will cover England and Scotland.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony Wisson explained: “The recent very warm weather for the time of year is subsiding over the weekend as a weak cold front moves over the UK.”
“We expect cooler temperatures as the front pushes south. This cooler air will also help introduce isolated showers across eastern parts, but it should stay drier further west.”
The sun will gradually come back out after Monday, but some Brits may have to brace themselves for mediocre weather on their Monday off.
