After a week dominated by persistent rainfall, particularly across the west and southwest, the UK is set for a weekend that offers a welcome, if brief, respite from the unsettled conditions.
While the weather will not be entirely settled, there will be notable improvements for many, with drier spells and some sunshine breaking through. Here’s what to expect across the country this weekend.
Weather patterns: A shift in pressure and wind
Low pressure remains the dominant feature in the UK’s weather story, but the nature of these systems is changing. The lows are forecast to move through more quickly than in recent days, bringing a shift from south-westerly to westerly winds.
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This change means that, while conditions will still be unsettled, the weather will be less persistently wet and not as extraordinarily mild as earlier in the week. The wettest weather will now arrive in waves from the west, rather than sweeping in from the southwest, allowing for breaks and brighter intervals between showers.
Saturday: Drier spells and sunshine for many
Saturday brings the best chance of drier weather, especially for central and eastern parts of the UK. These regions can look forward to some decent spells of sunshine, with much of the day remaining dry. The east will see prolonged dry periods, making it the pick of the weekend for outdoor plans.
While the east enjoys the best of the conditions, Wales and western England will see one or two showers during the day. However, these are expected to be fairly light and scattered, with plenty of dry intervals in between. It’s a marked improvement on the persistent rain of the past week.
For Scotland and Northern Ireland, Saturday starts on a drier note, but a weak weather feature will bring some rain to Northern Ireland initially, before spreading into central and western Scotland later in the day. Winds will pick up towards the end of Saturday, particularly in these areas, as the next frontal system approaches.
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Temperatures across the UK will peak in the mid-teens Celsius, which is above average for the time of year but not as mild as the last few days. Expect values to be a couple of degrees cooler, reflecting the change in wind direction and the passage of weather fronts.
By the end of Saturday, outbreaks of rain will begin to arrive from the west, associated with the next frontal system. This marks the transition to more unsettled conditions for the second half of the weekend, particularly for western areas.
Sunday: Wet in the west, drier in the east
Sunday will begin on a dry note for eastern parts of the UK, with some sunshine and a few mist patches to start the day. As the day progresses, fair weather cloud will build, but it should remain mostly dry into the afternoon.
In contrast, the west will see the arrival of a more active weather front. Rain will initially affect Northern Ireland before spreading to much of Scotland, western England, and Wales. The rain will be on and off for many, but heavier bursts are likely towards the southwest. Winds will also strengthen, making for a wet and breezy afternoon in these regions.
After the passage of the front, showers will follow for Northern Ireland, while eastern England will once again see some decent sunny spells. Highs of 14 or 15°C are expected, maintaining the above-average temperature trend for November.
As we move into the new week, the unsettled theme looks set to continue. Low pressure will once again position itself towards the southwest, bringing further spells of wet weather across the UK.
This weekend will be drier and brighter in many places, although it won't be settled everywhere 🌦️
— Met Office (@metoffice) November 6, 2025
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