After some isolated thundery showers in parts of southern and eastern England on Friday afternoon and evening, Saturday will see a further drop in temperatures with more frequent cloud and some showers in parts of eastern Scotland as well as the far south coast of England.

For many it will remain a dry day, with temperatures on Saturday likely peaking at 22C in southern and central England, which is lower than those experienced for many in recent days.

Sunday will see temperatures drop further, though any rain is still likely to be fairly light in nature.

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.

“Sunday will feel much cooler compared to recent days, with temperatures falling slightly below average for the time of year. We can expect mid-to-low double figures for many, and even single figures for those further north.”

Bank Holiday Monday Weather Forecast

It’s a similar theme for the Bank Holiday Monday, the cloudiest conditions are expected in the south and east, with further scattered showers possible at times. Temperatures on Monday may be a touch higher than Sunday, but still below average and feeling chilly, especially along the east coast.

Tony continued: “We reach our coldest temperatures on Sunday and Monday. Then from Tuesday onwards we’re likely to see a very gradual increase in temperatures day on day, though not to the levels of warmth we've seen recently. High pressure will continue to dominate the UK weather next week, bringing largely dry weather and variable cloud amounts.” 

How are gardens holding up after a sunny April?

After a warm and sunny April for many, the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chief Horticulturalist Guy Barter said: “While people have been enjoying the elevated temperatures lately, our gardens have too. Good growth now sets plants up for abundant crops and flowers, and also allows them to send out strong roots to counter any drought later in the summer. So, alongside the gorgeous spring flowers that are blooming in gardens across the country, below ground there is a lot of work going on, too.

“Some vegetables and flowers may arrive a little earlier than we usually expect – perhaps by a week or so – and this is reflected in all five RHS gardens where species like bearded iris, camassia, California lilac and ornamental hawthorns are already looking spectacular. While frost is still a possibility at this time of year (so keep your eyes on the forecasts, particularly when planting more tender crops), it is becoming less likely now and the next spring plants, such as the resplendent Wisteria, are less likely to be impacted. There are increasing clouds of purple in many of the RHS gardens thanks to the fabulous weather.”

Weather-related gardening tips are also available on the Met Office website, courtesy of RHS.

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