Summary
Warmer than usual weather is expected across the United Kingdom for the coming days. Temperatures will peak in Scotland and Northern Ireland on Friday, which is also the spring equinox, but cooler, unsettled weather is expected next week. The weekend will stay mostly dry and sunny with above-average temperatures.
Key Facts
- The UK will experience warmer than average weather for the next few days.
- Temperatures in the mid to high teens are expected, with peaks in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Friday is the spring equinox, the day when daytime and nighttime are roughly equal.
- High pressure keeps the weather mostly dry and sunny until the end of the week.
- Cooler air will come in early next week, bringing below-average temperatures.
- Colder winds from the northwest are expected next week, especially in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
- Some showers may occur, and they might be wintry on higher ground.
- Temperatures will range from 6°C in northern Scotland to 13°C in southeast England early next week.
