It is promising to be a warm bank holiday weekend, although things could be ‘unsettled’ at times
The weather over the bank holiday weekend in Wales from Friday, May 1(Image: Met Office)
The May bank holiday has finally arrived, and everyone is looking forward to some much needed time off. Whether you are planning a weekend of relaxation or want to make the most off the extra day off work, you’re probably wondering what kind of weather we’ll be expecting this weekend.
With promises of warm weather on the horizon, I think it’s safe to say you can dust off your shorts and flip flops. There have been predictions of 20C temperatures across Wales this Friday, May 1 which will rival some European hot spots. However the temperature will drop slightly by the time we reach bank holiday Monday (May, 4), so don’t put away your cardigans just yet.
Here is what you can expect from the Welsh weather this weekend. For the biggest stories in Wales first sign up to our daily newsletter here
Friday
Temperature anomaly maps reveal swathes of deep red sweeping across the UK and much of western Europe at midday on Friday, indicating where temperatures are set to soar well above the seasonal norm.
The UKV weather model forecasts highs of 25C on Friday afternoon, with the warmest conditions expected across the south-east, particularly in and around London. The Midlands could reach 23C, while South Wales may see 21C, according to the weather maps.
BBC Weather states: “Warmer and easing winds by Friday with scattered thundery showers across England and Wales. Sunnier with the odd shower elsewhere. Variable cloud and showers on Saturday some of these heavy.”
The weather at 1pm on Friday, May 1(Image: Met Office)
It appears Wrexham will be the warmest area in Wales on Friday, with temperatures of up to 20C forecast.
In total, the UKV model indicates that 53 counties or regions throughout England and Wales could witness temperatures of 20C or higher on Friday.
The following Welsh spots include:
Blaenau GwentBridgendCaerphillyCardiffCarmarthenshireCeredigionConwyDenbighshireFlintshireGwyneddIsle of AngleseyMerthyr TydfilMonmouthshireNeath Port TalbotNewportPembrokeshirePowysRhondda Cynon TafSwanseaTorfaenVale of GlamorganWrexham
After Friday, the weather will take a slight turn(Image: Met Office)
Over the weekend and leading into bank holiday Monday, the temperature will stay warm however showers and thunder are possible.
The Met Office shared that Wales can expect the weather to be “turning more unsettled into the weekend with more showers and possible thundery outbreaks”. They added: “Staying warm for the coming days.”
Saturday
Much like the previous day, Saturday, May 2, will see highs in Wrexham of 18C.
Other temperatures across Wales appear to be remaining in the mid teens.
The weather from 1pm on Saturday, May 2(Image: Met Office)
Sunday
The weather has significantly cooled in some areas of Wales, with highs once again in Wrexham with 14C.
Other areas across Wales appear to remain in the early teens.
The weather from 1pm on Sunday, May 3(Image: Met Office)
Monday
The beginning of next week will then have a settled start with many areas seeing dry weather.
It appears that Monday mimics the weather of the previous day, where Wales can expect warm weather in the early teens.
Although, the Met Office added that “we are unlikely to see a return of the completely dry and warm weather we have see in recent days, with clear or sunny periods and showers more likely”.
The weather from 1pm on Monday, May 4(Image: Met Office)
The long range weather forecast continues: “Toward the latter part of the period a trend toward more changeable weather is favoured although there should still be some drier intervals.
“Overall temperatures likely close to or a little below average at first, especially in the north, then returning close to average or rather warm later.”
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