UK Weather: Forecasters give verdict on when it will finally get warmer after recent blast of 'cold Arctic air'

Temperatures have recently been 'below average' for this time of year
Temperatures have recently been 'below average' for this time of year -Credit:WXCharts


Forecasters have given their verdict on when the weather in the UK will finally get warmer, following recent 'below average' temperatures for this time of year.

According to BBC Weather, the rest of this week will remain 'chilly' for most. The Met Office says that the conditions across the UK will become 'gradually more unsettled' towards the weekend, with showers, cloudy conditions and brisk winds.

Last weekend, an area of high pressure moved towards the UK bringing some dry weather and sunny spells, however the position to the west of Britain allowed a 'northerly flow of air' to come down across northern and eastern parts along with cold winds from the Arctic and North Sea, forecasters said.

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For the remainder of the month, temperatures are expected to be chilly and averaging at between three and six degrees as we head into May.

Despite the recent colder conditions, the average maximums are said to be around 11-16C from mid to late April. The first half of April was warmer than average according to the Central England Temperature however recent temperatures have been slightly lower, reaching just 6.4C in Inverbervie, Aberdeenshire, on Sunday afternoon.

The Met Office predicts that between April 28 and May 7, the weather will remain 'unsettled' as a 'frontal system pushes north across the UK' bringing with it strong winds and potential showers. Low pressure will dominate, with wet weather more likely in the south and east of the UK.

However into early May, forecasters say there will be drier conditions further to the north and the greatest chance of rain further to the south.

The warm weather could soon be upon us - but it may still bring some wind and rain with it. BBC Weather says that in the first week of May, temperatures should average between 13 and 17 degrees.

Despite this, it is likely to become wetter and windier at the same time across much of the UK. Monthly forecasts say that warmer and drier weather could become 'more established' in the second week of May.

Warmer weather could be on the way
Warmer weather could be on the way -Credit:Sean Hansford | Manchester Evening News

Of the period from May 8 onwards, the Met Office added: "In this period, the chances of unsettled weather are slightly less than usual in the north and about the same as usual further south. Therefore, some spells of wetter weather are likely for all, but perhaps especially southern areas with the driest conditions probably further north. Temperatures probably near average though with some cooler interludes possible."