UK Weather

Tuesday 19th May Good morning. For Tuesday, 19 May 2026, it’s a rather unsettled spring day across the UK, with rain a common feature — especially through the early hours and first part of the morning. Many areas start damp, with outbreaks of rain moving across Wales, Northern Ireland, the Midlands, northern England, Scotland, and southern parts of England. The wettest conditions look likely across Northern Ireland and parts of Wales, where rain could be heavy enough at times to make for a soggy school run or slower journeys on the roads. Across the south-west, the south-east and eastern England, there will also be early rain, though for many it should become more showery or patchier as the day goes on. Northern England may see rain lingering into the morning, with further damp spells possible before brighter breaks develop later. Scotland has a wet start too, particularly across central and eastern areas, but here as well there should be some improvement through the day, with the rain easing and a few brighter intervals appearing. Temperatures are fairly typical for May, generally reaching the mid-teens, perhaps around 17°C in a few central and southern spots. It won’t feel especially warm under the cloud and rain, and a brisk breeze will add a cooler edge, particularly around western and eastern coastal areas. So, the umbrella is worth keeping close today, especially in the morning. The best of any drier, brighter weather is more likely later on, but even then there may still be a few showers about.