UK Weather

Tuesday 28th April Good morning. This Tuesday, 28 April 2026, brings a fairly typical spring mix across the UK: some damp starts in places, a noticeable breeze, and brighter spells developing more widely as the day goes on. Across the east of England, there’s a wet start for some, with outbreaks of rain early in the morning. The rain should ease, though, and by lunchtime into the afternoon there’ll be some brighter breaks coming through. It will feel rather fresh here, especially near the coast, with highs around 13 or 14°C and a brisk wind at times. For the Midlands and northern England, it’s largely dry with variable cloud. There may be the odd spot of light rain or drizzle, particularly further north-east, but many places will avoid anything significant. Sunshine becomes more likely later in the afternoon and into the early evening, which should make for a more pleasant end to the day. Temperatures range from about 10°C in the north-east to 15 or 16°C further west. The north-west of England has one of the better days on offer: dry for most, a few sunny spells, and temperatures reaching the mid-teens. It will still be a little breezy, but decent enough for getting out and about if you have plans later on. In the south-west, expect more cloud at times with a little patchy rain or drizzle possible, especially earlier in the day. It won’t amount to much, but it may keep things feeling a touch grey and cool, with highs around 13°C. For Wales and Scotland, the broader theme is a changeable spring day: plenty of cloud around, a few brighter intervals, and a breeze making it feel cooler in exposed spots. Western areas should see some dry, usable spells, while northern and eastern coastal districts may feel chillier. So overall: not a washout by any means, but worth keeping a light jacket handy. The best of the brightness arrives later in the day for many central and northern areas, while eastern parts improve after a damp start.