New weather maps indicate that a substantial part of the UK is set to enjoy temperatures reaching up to 22°C, marking the arrival of warm early-summer conditions. According to maps released by WXCharts, which utilize data from MetDesk, areas including West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey, Kent, London, and Essex are forecast to experience highs of 22°C by the evening of Friday, May 22.
Warmest Areas Expected
The warmest conditions are anticipated in more protected inland locations away from the coastline. Specifically, eastern sections of Kent, districts around the Thames Estuary, portions of Essex and Suffolk, and stretches near the Norfolk and Suffolk boundary are expected to see the highest temperatures. Across the remainder of southern England and south Wales, temperatures are predicted to remain in the high teens.
Cooler but Pleasant Conditions Further North
Moving northwards, the maps indicate that temperatures will be cooler, though still pleasant. Much of the Midlands is projected to see highs in the late teens, while northern Wales, northern England, and Scotland are expected to witness milder conditions, ranging between approximately 13°C and 17°C. Northern Ireland may be slightly warmer, with temperatures around 18°C in certain areas, as reported by the Mirror.
Met Office Extended Forecast
In its extended forecast from Thursday, May 14, to Saturday, May 23, the Met Office states that conditions at the beginning of the period will be “changeable and at times rather unsettled,” featuring spells of rain or showers, some heavy, interspersed with drier intervals. The forecaster continues: “By the end of this period, pressure may increase towards the southwest, which could bring more in the way of dry weather here.”
Casting an eye further ahead to Sunday, May 24, through to Sunday, June 7, the Met Office states: “Compared to earlier in the month, patterns which bring more settled weather are more likely to dominate towards the end of May. Whilst further rain and showers are possible at times, there is likely to be longer spells of fine and dry weather. Temperatures are most likely to recover close to average, perhaps becoming warm at times. Into June, more mixed conditions are likely with spells of rain and showers, but also some drier weather at times.”
