The UK’s sunshine and hot weather streak is set to end in the coming days as temperatures drop and rain begins. It comes as the Met Office’s latest weather forecast shares that following “dry weather and sunny skies, it’s all change this weekend as low-pressure returns.” The change in the weather will see much of the UK have a “mixture of showers, longer spells of rain and some drier interludes.
” The Met Office added that they are closely monitoring the weather period from Tuesday (April 15) to Thursday (April 17) for a chance of heavier rain that could be followed by strong winds. Heading outside for a weekend activity? Here are the tree pollen and UV details to be aware of today ⬇️ pic.twitter.
com/nO9oAPSKl7 — Met Office (@metoffice) April 13, 2025 See the full weather forecast via the Met Office. Met Office warns of weather change across much of the UK Sharing what the UK can expect for the coming week's weather forecast, Met Office Chief Meteorologist Jason Kelly says: “A change is on the way this weekend, as we say goodbye to the wall-to-wall sunshine. “High pressure sinks southwards and allows low pressure to take hold, bringing more cloud, rain and showers, and also lower temperatures.
” Recommended Reading What are yellow, amber and red weather warnings? New weather forecast predicts snow will hit the UK next week Met Office reveals storm names for 2024/25 - the full list The Met Office adds: “Low pressure is likely to lie in the vicinity of the UK into next week, bringing a mixture of showers, longer spells of rain, and some drier interludes. “We are carefully monitoring the period of Tuesday to Thursday for the chance that an area of heavier rain moves up from the south, or southeast, which could also be accompanied by stronger winds – however forecast confidence at the present time in this system is very low. “Temperatures overall are most likely to be around average for the time of year, with some chilly nights, and locally warm days.
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UK sees end to sunshine as temperatures drop and heavy rain to hit
The Met Office’s weather forecast predicts that much of the UK will be hit with rain in the coming week, seeing an end to sunshine.