London is set to bask in glorious 23C sunshine this weekend, but forecasters warn of a rainy twist for the early May Bank Holiday. According to the BBC, Saturday, May 2, will see temperatures reach a toasty 23C, marking the peak of a three-day warm spell from Friday, May 1, to Sunday, May 3, with highs of 21C or above each day.
Warm Spell to End in Rain
The balmy conditions are expected to take a turn for the worse by Monday, May 4, the early May Bank Holiday, when wet weather returns with four consecutive days of rain. The Met Office's long-range forecast echoes this gloomy outlook, predicting more changeable conditions into the first week of May.
The Met Office statement reads: "Into the first week of May, conditions will probably become more changeable with low pressure systems becoming more likely. This means an increasing chance of showers or longer spells of rain, with a risk of strong winds at times."
London Temperature Forecast
- Today (Friday, April 24): High 18C, Low 4C, sunny and a gentle breeze.
- Saturday, April 25: High 21C, Low 8C, sunny intervals and light winds.
- Sunday, April 26: High 19C, Low 9C, sunny intervals and light winds.
- Monday, April 27: High 20C, Low 9C, light rain showers and light winds.
- Tuesday, April 28: High 16C, Low 7C, sunny intervals and a moderate breeze.
- Wednesday, April 29: High 18C, Low 8C, sunny and a moderate breeze.
- Thursday, April 30: High 18C, Low 9C, sunny intervals and a moderate breeze.
- Friday, May 1: High 21C, Low 10C, sunny and a gentle breeze.
- Saturday, May 2: High 23C, Low 11C, sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
- Sunday, May 3: High 21C, Low 11C, sunny intervals and a gentle breeze.
- Monday, May 4: High 19C, Low 10C, drizzle and a gentle breeze.
- Tuesday, May 5: High 19C, Low 11C, light rain showers and a gentle breeze.
- Wednesday, May 6: High 19C, Low 10C, light rain and a gentle breeze.
- Thursday, May 7: High 18C, Low 11C, light rain showers and a gentle breeze.
Residents are advised to enjoy the warm weather while it lasts, as the Bank Holiday weekend is likely to be damp and cooler.
