Planning a picnic for the bank holiday weekend? Booked an outdoor table at the pub? Here is what the Met Office is saying about the early May Bank Holiday weather in London, from May 2 to May 4, 2026.
Every spring, Londoners are treated to three bank holiday weekends. How these precious extra days off are spent depends heavily on whether the clouds above choose to cooperate. Will the weather hold out for the long weekend? Will it be perfect barbecue weather or, in classic British fashion, are rain clouds on the horizon? Find the full weather forecast for the early May Bank Holidays below, according to the Met Office.
London Early May Bank Holiday Weekend 2026 Weather Forecast Day by Day
Saturday, May 2
At the time of writing, the Met Office reckons Saturday will be the best day weather-wise across the long weekend. The forecast is sunny in the morning, becoming cloudy with intervals of sunshine from midday, with highs of 22°C. The chance of rain is lowest in the morning, rising to 40 percent from 5pm into the evening. If you are planning a long walk in the great outdoors, Saturday morning might be the time to squeeze it in.
Sunday, May 3
Sunday looks like it will be a soggy one. The forecast is more overcast than Saturday, with a 60 percent chance of rain throughout the day, dropping to 30 percent by 9pm. It will also be cooler than the day before, with highs of 18°C.
Monday, May 4
As for Monday, again it is likely to be overcast. The temperature in London is estimated to be 18°C at its peak once more. However, every cloud needs a silver lining, and the likelihood of rain will be lower on Bank Holiday Monday. Currently, the chance of precipitation will reach 40 percent between 2pm and 7pm, but otherwise remains pretty low.
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