Bank Holiday Weekend: U.K. temperature to rise 24 degree celsius

Friday, May 26, 2023

The United Kingdom could see the hottest day of the year so far this bank holiday weekend, with temperatures expected to reach as high as 24 degree Celsius by Sunday.

The Met Office has indicated a predominantly dry and sunny outlook for the UK in its latest forecast, with warm temperatures expected across the country for the bank holiday weekend, which also coincides with the beginning of half-term school holidays.

This comes after widespread dry weather with ample sunshine on Thursday, contributing to some of the warmest days experienced in the UK so far this year.

The highest temperature of 2023 was recorded in Cardiff on Monday at a balmy 23.4C. Forecaster Simon Partridge said it could get even warmer over the weekend with highs of 24C possible in south-east Wales and around the Bristol Channel on Saturday and Sunday.

The weather is expected to feature variable cloud cover with extended periods of sunny spells, particularly across southern England. Scotland may experience cloudier conditions with some patchy drizzle. Fresh winds are predicted along northern and southern coasts.

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