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What does the weather have in store for Glastonbury this year?
Glastonbury Festival gets underway on Wednesday and will see ten’s of thousands of people heading to rural Somerset. Met Office Chief Forecaster Neil Armstrong said: “Our advice that you should plan for both sunhats and raincoats for this year’s festival remains.” “There will be plenty of sunshine
in the Glastonbury area, and although these should be quick moving, some surface water might accumulate at times from the heaviest showers. Temperatures will return to near normal for the time of year, with highs likely around 18-20C by the weekend. It will become breezier over the weekend
three consecutive days. Glastonbury forecast With many people heading to Glastonbury ahead of the weekend festival, the forecast is set fair for much of the weekend. With many people arriving on Thursday, there’s small chance of some residual showers during the day, though things look to be more
. If you have friends, family or neighbours who are more vulnerable, it is important to check in on them and ensure they are aware of the forecasts and are following the necessary advice.” Glastonbury weather forecast The weather is set fair for much of the weekend at Glastonbury Festival with only
and sunny spells. So, it’s currently too early to say what weather to expect for those heading for Glastonbury Festival the following weekend. Keep up to date with the weather in your area using our forecast pages and by following us on Twitter and Facebook, as well as using our new mobile app which is available for iPhone from the App store and for Android from the Google Play store.
for that first dash to the toilets in the morning (when they have just been cleaned). 5. Practice Safe Sun There’s nothing better than enjoying a drink in the sun, but when the temperature rises and there’s no shade, dehydration can scupper the rest of the day’s fun. During Glastonbury 2010
in between with temperatures returning to average. Further bands of rain will move across northern parts with strong winds at times. There could be some light, patchy rain in the south on Friday and Saturday before a drier and sunnier day on Sunday. For those going to Glastonbury, after a mild
Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), and public engagement such as appearances on the BBC, ITV and at the Glastonbury Festival. He regularly discusses climate science on Twitter (@richardabetts). The appointment of MBE (Member of the Order of the British Empire) is given for “outstanding achievement
was especially delighted that Richard Betts was awarded the MBE for his work in climate change communication at events such as Glastonbury and on Twitter. We also continue to nurture and recognise our emerging talent, and I was that Dr Kirsty Hanley was award of the Royal Meteorological Society’s LF Richardson
