Warmer Temperatures Arriving as April Ends

April’s chill is expected to end soon as warmer spring temperatures arrive, according to the Met Office. The past few weeks have felt unusually cold due to persistent grey skies, lack of sunshine, and frequent rain.

Starting Wednesday, temperatures in southeast England are predicted to rise to the mid to high teens, potentially reaching 20°C or higher later in the week, especially in southern regions.

Tom Morgan, a meteorologist at the Met Office, indicated that while temperatures will rise, they won’t be extraordinary for early May.

By Tuesday and Wednesday, temperatures should approach average levels and might exceed them slightly by the end of the week, possibly reaching the low 20s in some areas. However, this warmth will vary regionally.

Morgan noted that despite the warming trend, there won’t be continuous sunshine. Expect a mix of sunshine and clouds, with occasional showers throughout the week. While it will be warmer and drier compared to last week, the weather will still be quite variable, with no extreme warmth for this time of year.

The highest temperatures are likely to be in central and western England, and possibly south Wales, with coastal areas experiencing cooler temperatures.

For instance, Essex, Suffolk, and Norfolk might see temperatures around 12°C or 13°C, while London could reach 19°C or 20°C. The absolute maximum could hit 22°C or 23°C by Friday if conditions align perfectly with plenty of sunshine and light winds.

In northern Scotland, isolated spots could see temperatures around 20°C, but the highest readings will likely be in central and southern England and parts of south Wales.

April has been a mix of a warmer first half and a chillier second half, with 99mm of rainfall so far, which is 27% above the average for the month.

Going into May, temperatures will rise but won’t reach heatwave levels. The first bank holiday weekend is expected to be mostly dry with temperatures ranging from 18°C to 21°C across much of the UK.