UK Weather

Friday 8th May Good morning. It’s Friday, 8 May 2026, and spring is giving us quite a mixed but generally gentle day across the UK. For much of southern and eastern England, it’s looking largely dry, with some decent bright or sunny spells developing — especially towards the south-east, East Anglia and parts of the south-west. Temperatures here should reach around 17 or 18°C, so in any sunshine it will feel pleasantly mild. Further west, Wales starts on a damp note in places, with some light rain around during the morning. That should ease as the day goes on, leaving a milder, rather cloudy afternoon with a few brighter breaks possible. The Midlands and north-west England may also see a little patchy drizzle or light rain at times, but nothing especially heavy, and there should be some dry interludes too. Northern England has a slightly more unsettled feel, particularly towards eastern and north-eastern areas, where light rain could be a bit more persistent for a time. Temperatures here will be a touch lower, generally in the mid-teens. Scotland is cooler still, with some rain around in the morning and a fair amount of cloud through the day, though western and central areas may see a few drier spells later. Northern Ireland also looks rather cloudy with occasional light rain or drizzle, and highs closer to 12°C, so a jacket will be useful if you’re out and about. Winds are mostly light to moderate, though a little fresher around some coastal areas. Overall, not a washout by any means — just keep an umbrella handy in the west and north, while the best of the brightness sits further south and east.