UK Weather

Wednesday 20th May Good morning. For Wednesday, 20 May 2026, it’s a fairly typical spring mix across the UK: rather cloudy in places, a little damp at times, but with some brighter breaks developing as the day goes on. Northern England starts off on the wettest note, especially in the west, where overnight and early morning rain may leave roads damp for the first part of the commute. Through the day it should become less persistent, though still rather grey at times, with temperatures generally in the mid-teens. Further east and north-east, there’ll be a few showery spells, but also some pleasant evening sunshine to finish. Across the Midlands, it’s a mostly cloudy day with just a little light drizzle here and there. It won’t be especially warm, but it should feel reasonably mild where the cloud thins, with highs close to 18°C. Wales and the south-west look fairly quiet overall. A touch of drizzle is possible, especially earlier on, but rainfall amounts are small and many places should stay largely dry. Western coastal areas will feel a little breezy, though there may be some brightness later in the day, particularly towards the evening. For the south-east and eastern England, expect a mild spring day with temperatures among the highest in the UK, reaching around 18°C in some spots. There is the risk of some rain or drizzle during the afternoon, so it’s worth keeping a waterproof handy if you’re out and about, but it won’t be a washout. Northern Ireland sees some rain around the start of the day, before turning more showery and gradually brighter. Temperatures should reach around 17°C, with lighter winds than in some other parts of the UK. Overall, winds will be noticeable but not especially disruptive, strongest around western and coastal areas. So, a rather changeable Wednesday: damp patches, plenty of cloud, but enough brighter moments to lift the day in places.