Parts of the UK could experience temperatures as high as 26°C tomorrow (Wednesday), but conditions are expected to turn significantly cooler later in the week.
For the next couple of days, fine and sunny weather will prevail for many, as warm air is drawn northward across the UK.
Highs in the low to mid-20s are anticipated across England and Wales today, with the warmest temperatures likely occurring in sheltered areas, such as parts of northwest Wales, where temperatures could reach 24°C or even 25°C.
Lighter winds on Wednesday will make it feel even warmer, especially in central and southeast England, where temperatures could reach 26°C. These values are well above the early April average, which is usually in the mid-teens.
However, not all regions of the UK will enjoy sunshine. Northern Ireland and northwest Scotland are expected to be cloudier and cooler, with occasional outbreaks of rain.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “We’re seeing a brief but notable spell of very warm weather for early April, with temperatures more typically associated with late spring or early summer.
“This could be the warmest spell at this point in April since 2020, a year many will remember because of the COVID‑19 lockdown.
“However, this warmth will be short-lived, with a marked drop in temperatures and more unsettled conditions developing later this week. In some areas, daytime temperatures could fall by around 10°C between Wednesday and Thursday.”
Starting Thursday, the weather will begin to change. While East Anglia and the southeast of the UK may still experience warm temperatures, Thursday will mark a shift as cooler air moves in from the northwest.
Showers will become more widespread, and winds will strengthen, especially later in the day, leading to a noticeable drop in temperatures compared to Wednesday.
Thursday night will feel significantly colder than recent nights, with a risk of frost in some areas.
As we move into Friday and the weekend, the weather will become increasingly unsettled, with blustery conditions. Temperatures will be closer to average, and many areas will experience a mix of sunshine and showers.
Additionally, we are monitoring the potential for a deep low-pressure system to pass near the northwestern parts of the UK late Friday into Saturday.
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