UK weather

Headline:

Outbreaks of rain in the northwest. Warm and sunny elsewhere.

Today:

A mostly cloudy day across Northern Ireland and Scotland, with outbreaks of showery rain which could be heavy at times. Breezy around western coasts here. Dry across England and Wales with plenty of warm spells of sunshine and light winds.

Tonight:

Further showery outbreaks of rain will move across the north and west of the UK, but it will remain largely dry in the southeast with clear spells. Mild for all.

Sunday:

A fresher feeling day, with a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers, Showers most frequent in the north. Feeling pleasant in the sunnier moments, especially in the south.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Meteorological summer starts on an unsettled note. Spells of rain on Monday, followed by heavy and thundery showers on Tuesday. Further rain is likely again on Wednesday. Temperatures near average.

Low pressure systems will continue to move in from the Atlantic, leading to showers or longer spells of rain at times. The best of the drier conditions are usually more likely towards the south and east, with more frequent rain across the west and northwest. Drier weather may start to become more dominant through the second week of June. Temperatures will be near-normal overall, with the warmest spots most likely across eastern areas. It will also be breezy at times, especially across western parts, and notably so around exposed coasts.

High pressure may become more dominant with weather conditions becoming drier and more settled, although some showery interludes are still possible. Temperatures likely to trend above average as we head further into June, with very warm spells possible in places.