Updated 23 April 2008
BackgroundThis forecast for the remainder of Spring 2008 has been derived using a number of global forecasting models and statistical methods. Seasonal trends usually affect quite large geographic areas, so the forecast for the UK is cast in the broader picture for Europe as a whole.
Forecasts are expressed as variations from 1971-2000 averages. Spring, in this context, is defined as the months of March, April and May.
Forecast for the remainder of Spring 2008
Temperature
Mean temperatures for the remainder of spring are more likely to be either near average or above average over much of north-west Europe, including the UK.
Precipitation
Current indications favour near or above-average precipitation over parts of north-west Europe, and below average over much of southern Europe. For the UK, rainfall is more likely to be near average.
Updates and reviews of the forecast
This is the last forecast update for spring. Climate summaries for the UK charting observed conditions during Spring 2008 will be issued in May and June.
