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Today's Weather Forecast

Friday 1st May Good morning. It’s Friday, 1 May 2026, and spring is giving us quite a mixed picture across the UK today — warm and dry for some, a little damp and breezy for others. The warmest and brightest conditions will be across the south-east and parts of eastern England, where temperatures could climb into the low to mid-twenties. It should feel pleasantly warm here, with plenty of dry weather and only modest winds, so a good day for outdoor plans. Across the Midlands and northern England, it’s a changeable but still fairly mild day. There’ll be some bright spells, especially early on, though cloud will bubble up at times and a little drizzle or patchy light rain is possible. Northern England may feel breezier, particularly in more exposed spots, but temperatures could still reach around 22°C in places after a chilly start. Wales and the west of England look a touch cooler and cloudier, with the odd spot of drizzle here and there. The south-west in particular may feel fresher, with temperatures held back closer to the mid-teens, though some sunshine should break through by the afternoon. For Scotland, expect a cooler feel overall, with some outbreaks of rain or showers, most likely through central and eastern areas. It won’t be a washout, but keep a waterproof handy if you’re out and about. Northern Ireland should see a few damp patches too, though there’ll be brighter intervals, especially later in the day. Winds are generally light to moderate, but a little brisk around some western and northern coastal areas, so it may feel cooler by the sea than the thermometer suggests. Overall, a very spring-like day: warm and settled in the south-east, mild but somewhat changeable through central and northern parts, and cooler with a few showers further north and west.

Friday 1st May Good morning. It’s Friday, 1 May 2026, and spring is giving us quite a mixed picture across the UK today — warm and dry for some, a little damp and breezy for others. The warmest and brightest conditions will be across the south-east and parts of eastern England, where temperatures could climb into the low to mid-twenties. It should feel pleasantly warm here, with plenty of dry weather and only modest winds, so a good day for outdoor plans. Across the Midlands and northern England, it’s a changeable but still fairly mild day. There’ll be some bright spells, especially early on, though cloud will bubble up at times and a little drizzle or patchy light rain is possible. Northern England may feel breezier, particularly in more exposed spots, but temperatures could still reach around 22°C in places after a chilly start. Wales and the west of England look a touch cooler and cloudier, with the odd spot of drizzle here and there. The south-west in particular may feel fresher, with temperatures held back closer to the mid-teens, though some sunshine should break through by the afternoon. For Scotland, expect a cooler feel overall, with some outbreaks of rain or showers, most likely through central and eastern areas. It won’t be a washout, but keep a waterproof handy if you’re out and about. Northern Ireland should see a few damp patches too, though there’ll be brighter intervals, especially later in the day. Winds are generally light to moderate, but a little brisk around some western and northern coastal areas, so it may feel cooler by the sea than the thermometer suggests. Overall, a very spring-like day: warm and settled in the south-east, mild but somewhat changeable through central and northern parts, and cooler with a few showers further north and west.

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