Most areas across the UK can expect a dry weekend, although the appearance of the sky will vary considerably depending on location and time of day.
A robust area of high pressure is the dominant feature, helping to keep rainfall at bay. However, the presence of low cloud, particularly in the mornings, may lead to grey skies for some.
The jet stream remains positioned well to the north, arching across Greenland and dipping down towards Iceland. This configuration allows high pressure to build in from the north, bringing settled conditions but also introducing slightly cooler air into parts of Scotland.
High pressure will build from the northwest bringing more settled weather
— Met Office (@metoffice) August 14, 2025
It will also introduce a change in wind direction
A northerly breeze will lead to a dip in temperature along North Sea coasts
Meanwhile an easterly will lift temperatures in the southwest pic.twitter.com/CC7afNav01
Eastern areas to see more cloud and breeze
The easterly flow generated by the high pressure will bring a noticeable breeze across eastern regions, particularly along the North Sea coast. This breeze is likely to pick up moisture, resulting in low cloud formation that could linger into the morning hours. Eastern Scotland and much of eastern England are expected to start Saturday under grey skies, with even parts of East Wales seeing some early murk.
As the morning progresses, cloud cover is expected to break up in many inland areas, revealing sunny spells. However, coastal regions may see persistent cloud, and some inland areas could experience bubbling cumulus cloud during the afternoon. Despite this, the majority of the UK will enjoy a dry day with long periods of sunshine, especially across Northern Ireland, Wales, western England, and western Scotland.
Temperature contrasts across the country
The influence of cloud and breeze will be reflected in the temperature profile. Eastern counties of England and northern Scotland will be cooler, particularly where cloud lingers and the breeze comes in off the sea. In contrast, central and western areas will see temperatures well above average for mid-August.
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South Wales and parts of southwest England are likely to experience the highest temperatures, although the far southwest, particularly Devon and Cornwall, may be slightly cooler due to a keen wind. This wind is expected to strengthen through Friday and persist into the weekend, bringing gusty conditions to exposed areas such as Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. These gusts will help suppress temperatures locally, while cities like Bristol and Cardiff may see the warmest conditions.
Further east, winds will be lighter but still originate from the relatively cool North Sea, keeping coastal areas feeling fresh. Sea surface temperatures are currently above average for the time of year, with readings around 18 to 19°C, although northern waters are beginning to cool slightly.
Sunday brings similar conditions
Sunday’s weather will mirror Saturday’s in many respects. The day is likely to begin grey and drab across northern England, with cloud potentially extending southwards into Lincolnshire and East Anglia. Inland areas should see gradual improvement as the cloud breaks up, although coastal regions may remain under low cloud and mist.
The Northern Isles are expected to stay cloudy throughout the weekend, with little change in conditions. Elsewhere, sunshine will be more prevalent, particularly across southern and western regions. A brisk breeze will continue across the southwest, and eastern areas may again see a fresh onshore flow that keeps temperatures subdued.
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Across the Midlands, southern England, and South Wales, temperatures will remain on the warm side, reaching the mid to high 20s in some locations. Western Scotland is also expected to fare well, with pleasant temperatures and sunny spells.
High pressure remains the dominant feature into next week, although there are emerging signs of change. Weather fronts will attempt to push in from the southwest, but their progress is likely to be slow and limited. There are still question marks over how much rain, if any, will reach the UK in the early part of the week.
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