Warm May and spring for the UK
The UK had its warmest May and meteorological spring on record according to provisional Met Office figures in what was also a wet and dull season for many.
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30% | 60% | 80% | 60% | 10% | 40% | 60% | 60% | 30% | 70% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 80% | 20% | 70% | 80% | 60% |
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-5° | -6° | -6° | -6° | -6° | -6° | -6° | -5° | -5° | -4° | -3° | -3° | -3° | -4° | -4° | -4° | -4° | -4° |
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22
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25
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WNW
27
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WNW
29
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WNW
30
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30
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31
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32
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36
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WNW
30
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31
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29
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26
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28
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26
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WNW
24
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25
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24
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26 | 30 | 31 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 37 | 38 | 43 | 36 | 38 | 36 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 30 | 28 |
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VP | VP | P | VG | VG | VG | M | VG | VG | VG | E | E | VG | M | M | P | M | VG |
Humidity
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100% | 100% | 98% | 96% | 89% | 90% | 95% | 93% | 84% | 88% | 79% | 84% | 88% | 93% | 95% | 96% | 95% | 96% |
UV
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1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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20% | 40% | 40% | 10% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 10% | <5% | 10% | 30% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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-4° | -4° | -5° | -5° | -5° | -5° | -5° | -4° | -4° | -3° | -3° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -1° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -2° |
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22
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22
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23
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21
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19
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WNW
19
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19
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19
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21
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22
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23
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24
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24
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24
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22
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21
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21
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WSW
19
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WSW
19
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WSW
18
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WSW
16
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30 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 24 | 22 | 21 |
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VG | G | VG | G | G | G | VG | M | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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95% | 93% | 95% | 95% | 96% | 97% | 95% | 97% | 94% | 85% | 86% | 78% | 81% | 78% | 78% | 76% | 76% | 79% | 80% | 81% | 87% | 89% | 92% | 92% |
UV
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- | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 50% | 40% | 40% | 20% |
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-2° | -2° | -2° | -2° | -1° | -1° | 0° | 0° | -1° |
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18
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18
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18
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SW
19
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WSW
21
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WSW
23
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24
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22
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WSW
20
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23 | 24 | 25 | 28 | 36 | 40 | 41 | 36 | 30 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G | M | G | G |
Humidity
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92% | 92% | 92% | 91% | 85% | 88% | 90% | 90% | 94% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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20% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 30% | 30% | 10% | 10% |
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-2° | -3° | -3° | -1° | 0° | 0° | 0° | -3° |
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WSW
21
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21
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22
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20
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21
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22
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21
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20
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32 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 39 | 41 | 37 | 31 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG |
Humidity
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95% | 95% | 94% | 88% | 78% | 74% | 74% | 89% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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10% | 10% | 10% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 20% | 20% |
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29 | 28 | 30 | 33 | 35 | 33 | 31 | 25 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G |
Humidity
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93% | 94% | 92% | 82% | 79% | 79% | 80% | 92% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 20% | 20% | 40% | 40% | 40% | 20% | 20% |
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17
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17
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17
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17
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18
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WNW
17
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WNW
16
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23 | 23 | 25 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 28 | 22 |
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G | G | G | G | G | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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95% | 95% | 92% | 83% | 75% | 74% | 77% | 89% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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10% | 10% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 30% | 10% |
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-2° | -1° | 0° | 2° | 3° | 3° | 3° | 0° |
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WSW
14
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W
13
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13
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WNW
13
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WNW
14
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W
15
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W
15
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WSW
14
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19 | 18 | 19 | 22 | 25 | 27 | 24 | 20 |
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G | G | G | VG | VG | G | VG | G |
Humidity
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95% | 96% | 92% | 81% | 74% | 74% | 78% | 90% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Sunshine and showers, and feeling cool.
Sunny spells and scattered, locally heavy, showers, these most frequent in the north and west. A brisk northwesterly wind making it feel cooler than recent days. Maximum temperature 13 °C.
Showers continuing overnight but becoming more isolated into the early hours. Winds becoming lighter, especially around the coasts, and turning chilly under clearer skies. Minimum temperature 3 °C.
Light showers through the morning becoming more confined to the south in the afternoon. Westerly winds turning blustery over higher ground, and temperatures slightly below average. Maximum temperature 15 °C.
A band of rain sweeping southwards later on Friday. Patchy cloud with sunny spells and isolated showers on Saturday and Sunday. Temperatures near normal, with some notably chilly nights.
Updated:
Showers are likely to affect some north and northeastern areas at the start of this period with drier and sunnier conditions elsewhere. A build of pressure will probably bring settled conditions across the country as a whole for a few days after this, with dry conditions prevailing and periods of sunshine. Toward the following weekend, these dry conditions may start to decline with a greater chance that more unsettled weather could develop. Should this happen, the wettest conditions are likely to be in the north and west, with the driest weather in the south and east. There is still a chance that drier conditions could remain in place more widely. Temperatures are likely to be near or slightly below average at first, perhaps slightly above normal later.
Updated:
Signals are weak regarding prevailing weather patterns during this period. Typical conditions for the UK are most probable, with a mixture of weather types. All areas can expected to see some spells of drier, sunnier weather but there will also be showers or longer spells of rain at times. Temperatures are most likely to be close to normal or slightly above.
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