The Met Office provides weather forecasts for a range of different periods, whether you are wondering if it will rain today or looking further ahead for an idea of what next week's weather might bring.

Select a forecast period to find out more about our forecasts, from local weather forecasts for 5,000 locations around the UK to an extended-range outlook for the UK.

• 5-day weather forecast

  Local 5-day weather forecasts are available for 5000 locations around the UK

• 7-day weather forecast

  7-day weather forecasts extend into the medium-range forecasting period

• 10-day weather forecast

  10-day weather forecasts extend into the medium-range forecasting period

• 14-day weather forecast

  14-day weather forecasts cover part of the extended-range outlook