A mixed Bank Holiday weekend
A typical springtime mix of weather is likely for the UK over the Bank Holiday weekend, with sunshine, showers and some longer spells of rain possible for some.
Read moreTime | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 30% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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15°
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16°
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17°
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17°
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14°
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14°
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13°
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13° | 13° | 14° | 14° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 13° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 12° | 11° |
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SW
12
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SW
14
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SW
14
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SW
16
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SW
18
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SW
18
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SW
19
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SW
19
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WSW
19
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WSW
17
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WSW
16
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WSW
15
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WSW
13
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WSW
11
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WSW
10
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21 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 30 | 28 | 27 | 24 | 21 | 20 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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80% | 72% | 75% | 71% | 69% | 67% | 65% | 68% | 68% | 72% | 76% | 79% | 83% | 82% | 84% |
UV
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4 | 5 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | <5% | 10% | 10% |
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13°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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11°
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12°
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12°
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12°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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14°
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14°
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14°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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14°
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14°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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13°
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11° | 11° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 10° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° | 11° |
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WSW
9
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WSW
9
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WSW
8
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WSW
8
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WSW
8
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WSW
8
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WSW
8
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WSW
8
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WSW
10
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WSW
10
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SW
11
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SW
12
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SW
14
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SW
15
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SW
15
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SW
15
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WSW
16
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WSW
16
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WSW
15
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WSW
15
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WSW
13
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WSW
11
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SW
10
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SW
11
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19 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 19 | 19 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | E | E | E | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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83% | 82% | 80% | 78% | 77% | 77% | 76% | 73% | 69% | 72% | 67% | 64% | 62% | 61% | 59% | 60% | 59% | 61% | 65% | 67% | 72% | 77% | 80% | 82% |
UV
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- | - | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | - | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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50% | 50% | 50% | 60% | 60% | 50% | 50% | 50% | 50% |
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13°
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13°
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13°
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14°
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15°
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15°
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15°
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14°
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14°
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10° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 11° | 11° | 11° |
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SW
12
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SSW
12
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SSW
15
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SW
11
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SW
16
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SW
19
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SW
20
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SW
19
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SW
19
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20 | 21 | 25 | 19 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 31 |
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G | G | G | G | G | G | G | G | M |
Humidity
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86% | 90% | 93% | 94% | 91% | 88% | 90% | 92% | 94% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Weather symbols | ||||||||
Chance of precipitation
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80% | 50% | 40% | 20% | 30% | 30% | 30% | <5% |
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14°
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14°
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14°
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15°
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15°
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16°
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16°
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14°
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11° | 11° | 11° | 12° | 12° | 12° | 13° | 12° |
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SW
18
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SW
16
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WSW
15
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WSW
17
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WSW
18
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WSW
18
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W
15
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W
13
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29 | 26 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 25 | 20 |
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M | M | G | G | G | G | G | VG |
Humidity
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95% | 95% | 91% | 82% | 78% | 76% | 74% | 81% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Weather symbols | ||||||||
Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | 10% | 30% | 40% | 40% | 40% | <5% |
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13°
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12°
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13°
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15°
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17°
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17°
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16°
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14°
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11° | 10° | 11° | 13° | 14° | 15° | 14° | 12° |
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W
12
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WNW
11
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WNW
11
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WNW
12
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WNW
12
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WNW
12
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NW
13
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NW
12
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18 | 16 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 19 |
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VG | VG | VG | G | G | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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87% | 91% | 88% | 76% | 68% | 68% | 70% | 77% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Weather symbols | ||||||||
Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 40% | 10% | <5% |
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13°
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12°
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12°
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14°
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16°
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16°
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16°
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14°
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11° | 9° | 10° | 12° | 14° | 14° | 14° | 12° |
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NW
12
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NW
12
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NW
12
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NW
12
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NW
11
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WNW
11
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NW
11
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NW
9
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19 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 20 | 20 | 18 | 15 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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81% | 83% | 81% | 71% | 66% | 65% | 65% | 75% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Weather symbols | ||||||||
Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% |
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13°
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12°
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12°
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15°
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17°
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17°
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17°
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15°
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11° | 10° | 10° | 13° | 15° | 15° | 15° | 13° |
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NNW
9
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NNW
9
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NNW
10
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NNW
9
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NW
8
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WNW
9
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NW
9
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NW
9
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14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 14 |
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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80% | 85% | 83% | 72% | 64% | 63% | 64% | 76% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 6 | 3 | 1 | - |
Our weather symbols tell you the weather conditions for any given hour in the day or night. This means that the symbol for 9am shows you what you will see from 9am to 10am.
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail or drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
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The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Heavy, occasionally thundery showers developing Sunday.
Cloudy at first with outbreaks of heavy rain in places. Warm sunny spells and scattered heavy showers following, with some thundery downpours and a risk of hail by the afternoon. Fewer showers across Sussex and Kent. Rather breezy this afternoon. Maximum temperature 22 °C.
Thundery showers easing this evening and lengthy clear spells developing overnight. Perhaps the odd shower fringing southern coastal parts by morning. Rather mild with winds falling light in many areas. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Dry, bright to start, but scattered showers developing once again, becoming locally heavy in places, especially during the afternoon. Cooler, but pleasantly warm in sunshine between showers. Generally light winds. Maximum temperature 17 °C.
Mostly fine early Tuesday, but cloud and rain arriving during the day. Sunny intervals and scattered, potentially thundery showers Wednesday and Thursday. Breezy at times, especially Thursday. Temperatures near normal.
Updated:
Sunny spells and showers across much of the UK at the start of this period, the showers perhaps heavy in places. Moving into the weekend, conditions will become more settled as high pressure builds in from the west. A few showers could still develop, particularly in the north, but for many it will become increasingly dry with spells of sunshine. For the week that follows, there are no particularly strong signals for a particular type of weather to dominate. Overall, the south of the UK will probably be drier, with focus for showers or rainfall tending to be across the north. Temperatures will probably be around normal or a little above for the time of year.
Updated:
Current indications are that the chances of settled and unsettled weather are fairly balanced for this period. As a result, there is a similar likelihood of either dry or wet conditions being the more prominent feature of the weather. Temperatures are most likely to be above normal.
Updated: