UK Weather

Tuesday 5th May Good morning. For Tuesday 5 May 2026, it’s a fairly mixed spring picture across the UK, with a lot of cloud around, a few spots of rain or drizzle, and the best of the dry, brighter weather towards the south and east. Across northern England and parts of western Scotland, it will feel on the cool side, with outbreaks of light rain or drizzle at times and a brisk breeze making temperatures feel a little lower than the numbers suggest. Northern England in particular may only reach around 10 to 13°C, so a jacket will be useful if you’re out and about. For Northern Ireland, there’s a damp spell likely during the morning, but conditions should improve later on, with some late-day brightness possible. Wales and western parts of England look mostly cloudy with the odd patch of light rain, though many places will stay dry for much of the day. The Midlands should see a rather grey start in places, but there may be a few brighter breaks, especially late morning and into the afternoon. Temperatures here will be close to average for early May, around the mid-teens, though a noticeable breeze may take the edge off. Further south, especially across the south-west, it’s looking milder and largely dry, with temperatures climbing to around 16°C. The south-east and eastern England should also avoid most of the rain, though skies may stay quite cloudy at times. Coastal areas will feel fresher in the wind. So, not a washout by any means, but a day for keeping an extra layer handy, particularly in the north and west. The best chance of brighter, more comfortable spring weather will be later in the day and towards southern areas.