London is set for a grey and cloudy weekend with persistent rainfall, marking a stark contrast to the unusually warm and sunny spring weather the capital has enjoyed in recent weeks.
Wednesday and Thursday: Cloudy Start with Rain on the Horizon
Today (Wednesday, May 6) is expected to be predominantly grey and overcast, with temperatures reaching a modest peak of 14°C. However, the day will remain dry with no rainfall. Londoners should make the most of this dry spell, as the forecast for the next two weeks indicates day after day of damp weather, ranging from mild drizzle to thundery showers.
Tomorrow (Thursday, May 7) will see the first few drops of rainfall as temperatures rise slightly to 16°C. Conditions will be light cloud with a gentle breeze.
Friday and Saturday: Warmer but Drizzly
Friday (May 8) will bring drizzle and light winds, with the mercury climbing to 19°C. Saturday (May 9) will be the warmest day of the weekend, reaching a peak of 21°C, but it will be accompanied by ongoing drizzle and a gentle breeze.
Sunday: Heavier Rainfall Expected
Things will take a wetter turn on Sunday (May 10), with heavier rainfall anticipated throughout the day. Temperatures will drop slightly to a peak of 18°C, with light rain and winds.
Next Week: More Rain and Potential Thunderstorms
The unsettled pattern is expected to continue into next week, with heavier showers turning into thunderstorms by the end of the week. Monday (May 11) and Tuesday (May 12) will both see light rain and gentle breezes, with peak temperatures of 15°C.
The Met Office states: "There are likely to be some rain or showers across portions of England and Wales, which could be heavy and locally thundery. However, there is a slight chance these wetter conditions could remain over the nearby Continent."
Deeper into next week and beyond, there may be a tendency for more widely unsettled conditions across the UK, with some rain or showers at times.
Temperature Highs in London Across Next Week
- Wednesday, May 6: Grey and cloudy, top temperature 14°C
- Thursday, May 7: Light cloud and gentle breeze, peak 16°C
- Friday, May 8: Drizzle and light winds, peak 19°C
- Saturday, May 9: Drizzle and gentle breeze, peak 21°C
- Sunday, May 10: Light rain and winds, peak 18°C
- Monday, May 11: More rain and light winds, peak 15°C
- Tuesday, May 12: Light rain and gentle breeze, peak 15°C
