London is set to experience a significant temperature spike, with forecasters at the BBC predicting highs of 24C between Thursday, May 21, and Monday, May 23. This marks a welcome change after a prolonged period of rain and cooler conditions.
Temperature Outlook
According to the BBC, temperatures will range from 23C to 24C during this period, offering a much-needed respite from the recent damp and chilly weather. In contrast, the coming days will see thermometers drop as low as 6C, accompanied by rain and overcast skies.
Met Office Forecast
The Met Office's long-range forecast does not extend as far as the BBC's, so there is no official confirmation for the end of May. However, it does corroborate the wet and cloudy outlook for the immediate future, advising residents to keep umbrellas handy.
Clare Nasir, a meteorologist at the Met Office, stated: "The air is unstable, so we'll see some heavy downpours today with the risk of hail and thunder. These could cluster together to form longer spells of rain. Low pressure remains in charge through Wednesday into Thursday, with cool air from a chilly direction bringing further showers and potential heavy thundery downpours."
Detailed London Weather Forecast
- Wednesday, May 13: High 13C, Low 6C, light rain showers and moderate breeze.
- Thursday, May 14: High 13C, Low 5C, light rain showers and light winds.
- Friday, May 15: High 14C, Low 6C, light rain showers and gentle breeze.
- Saturday, May 16: High 15C, Low 9C, light rain showers and light winds.
- Sunday, May 17: High 17C, Low 9C, light rain showers and gentle breeze.
- Monday, May 18: High 19C, Low 11C, drizzle and gentle breeze.
- Tuesday, May 19: High 19C, Low 13C, drizzle and gentle breeze.
- Wednesday, May 20: High 22C, Low 12C, sunny intervals and gentle breeze.
- Thursday, May 21: High 24C, Low 13C, sunny and light winds.
- Friday, May 22: High 24C, Low 12C, sunny intervals and light winds.
- Saturday, May 23: High 24C, Low 12C, sunny and gentle breeze.
- Sunday, May 24: High 23C, Low 14C, sunny intervals and gentle breeze.
- Monday, May 25: High 23C, Low 13C, sunny intervals and gentle breeze.
- Tuesday, May 26: High 22C, Low 12C, light cloud and gentle breeze.
Residents can look forward to a brighter end to May, with sunshine and warmer temperatures set to return after a rainy spell.
