The weekend will begin with some lively winds and contrasting conditions across the UK, with showers in the north and a weakening band of rain affecting parts of England and Wales.
By Sunday, a ridge of high pressure will bring drier and calmer weather to many places, while temperatures remain relatively mild in the south.
A mixed picture on Saturday
Low pressure passing to the north of the UK will continue to influence the weather as the weekend begins. A weather front will attempt to move southwards during Saturday, but it is expected to slow down and gradually weaken.
This will bring a cloudy start to parts of Wales and northern England, with some rain gradually moving south. There remains some uncertainty over the progress of the front, and it may produce further rain during the afternoon across parts of south Wales and southwest England.
Away from the front, northern areas will experience a brisk and gusty westerly wind. Western Scotland will see frequent showers feeding in throughout the day, while eastern Scotland should benefit from some shelter and is likely to stay largely dry. Much of northern England and Northern Ireland should also have a mainly fine day, although it will remain breezy.
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Southeast England and East Anglia are likely to remain ahead of the cold front for much of Saturday. With some sunny spells developing, temperatures could reach 22°C or possibly 23°C. Despite the gusty conditions, the wind will feel relatively warm in these areas.
There will be a marked contrast further north. In the cooler air across western Scotland, frequent showers and strong winds will hold temperatures at around 14°C or 15°C. This means the feel of the weather will vary considerably across the country, from cool and showery in the northwest to warm and bright in parts of the southeast.
Rain slowly clearing on Saturday night
The weakening front could leave a damp end to Saturday across southwest England, with parts of south Wales also experiencing misty or murky conditions. Further north, showers will continue across Scotland, particularly north of the Central Belt and in western areas. Between the southern rain and northern showers, however, there should be a good deal of dry weather.
During Saturday night, the front will continue to edge southwards. High pressure building across the UK should gradually weaken the system further, allowing conditions to turn drier in many places as the night progresses.
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Drier and calmer for many on Sunday
A small ridge of high pressure will bring a largely fine day to much of the UK on Sunday. Many areas of central Scotland, northern England, England and Wales are expected to stay dry, with some sunny spells possible.
Some cloud and perhaps a little rain or drizzle may linger around the Channel Islands and the Isles of Scilly. Northern Scotland will continue to see a few showers, although these should be less frequent than on Saturday.
Meanwhile, another weather front will approach from the west. Cloud will increase across western areas, with rain reaching the Republic of Ireland before moving towards Northern Ireland during the afternoon.
Winds will generally be lighter than on Saturday. Relatively mild air will remain across southern Britain, where temperatures could rise above 20°C in any sunshine. Western Scotland will be cooler at around 14°C or 15°C, but it should feel more pleasant as showers ease and winds become lighter.
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