While some areas will see breezier weather at times, many parts by day will see above average temperatures for the time of year. Overnight, temperatures will drop, leading to chilly mornings with the chance of some overnight frost.  

Low pressure to the southwest is currently pushing against the area of high pressure across the UK, leading to windy conditions in the southwest. As the high gradually drifts southwards, winds will ease slightly, allowing more settled conditions to establish. 

Today (Wednesday) will be dry for most with plenty of sunshine, particularly across western areas. Cloudier skies will persist across parts of eastern Scotland and northeast England, where it will feel rather chilly. The odd shower may also develop across Devon and Cornwall. Strong and gusty winds will continue in the southwest, making it feel cooler at times despite the sunshine. 

Highs today will typically reach around 17°C, with some sheltered parts of the southwest approaching 18°C, and perhaps 19°C. Northern and eastern areas will remain cooler under more cloud. 

A cooler night tonight 

Tonight will be dry with clear spells for many, although skies will remain cloudier across eastern Scotland and northeast England. With clearer skies and lighter winds away from the southwest, patchy frost is possible in rural areas, leading to a large drop in temperatures overnight. Breezier conditions will continue across southwest England. 

Another fine day on Thursday 

Any low cloud and mist on Thursday morning will quickly lift, leading to another fine day with plenty of sunshine. It will remain breezy in the southwest, but lighter winds elsewhere will allow temperatures to climb.  

Many areas will feel warm in the sunshine, with highs of around 20°C widely and 21-22°C possible across southern parts. Eastern coastal areas will remain cooler, and temperatures will drop sharply again overnight under clear skies. 

Friday and the weekend 

Steven Keates, Deputy Chief Forecaster said: "High pressure will remain broadly in charge of the UK's weather for the remainder of this week and into the weekend. Most places will remain dry with a fair amount of sunshine too. As is often the case, there are a few exceptions, with cloudier conditions for some at times and patchy rain possible for northern Scotland later in the weekend, so keep an eye on the forecast as the week progresses

“In the sunshine, we're expecting temperatures to steadily climb, likely peaking in the low twenties on Friday and over the weekend. Onshore breezes will keep some coastal areas somewhat cooler. And gardeners beware, where skies are clear and winds light overnight, a patchy frost is also likely."  

Eddy Leviten, Executive Director at Tourism Alliance said: “This is when the UK shows what it does best. Few destinations can match the range on offer, with coast, countryside, heritage, events, attractions, culture, and cities, all within easy reach. For our members, it’s a clear window to drive bookings, support jobs and deliver real value to the UK economy. The visitor economy is one of our biggest economic sectors, worth £147bn.” 

UV and pollen levels 

At this time of year, it’s important to stay keep an eye on UV levels, as even when it’s cloudy you can still get sunburnt.   

Stay #WeatherReady by downloading our App and having both the weather forecast and UV levels to hand. You can also set up pollen notifications to know when pollen levels are particularly high. 

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