Bank Holiday Monday Weather Forecast: Rain Expected for Most Areas, with Frost on the Way
As the bank holiday weekend approaches its end, the Met Office has predicted that much of the UK will experience cloudy skies and rain on Monday, bringing an end to what has been a mixed bag weather-wise in recent days. Met Office forecasts indicate that Monday will be “rather cloudy with rain continuing eastwards, sometimes heavy and thundery over England in the afternoon”. Despite the rain, there will also be “sunny spells and showers” in western regions, with temperatures hovering around the seasonal norm.
According to Met Office’s operational meteorologist, Dan Stroud, the start of Monday will see a band of rain moving eastwards, gradually becoming brighter and showery later in the afternoon. Stroud mentioned that although Northern Ireland, Wales, and the south and west may not experience a complete washout, highs of 17C to 18C are expected on Monday. However, temperatures are anticipated to drop overnight into Tuesday, possibly leading to a touch of frost in the far north of the country.
On Tuesday, the weather is expected to start on a dry and bright note for many, with residual rain lingering in the extreme north and east of Scotland. However, attention will soon shift to the west, as a deep area of low pressure approaches, bringing cloud cover and outbreaks of heavy rain throughout the day. Stroud also highlighted that regions like Devon and Cornwall have already surpassed their average monthly rainfall over the last week, indicating the prevalence of wet conditions. Despite this, he reassured that conditions are likely to improve towards the end of the week, with dry and bright weather becoming more prevalent as high pressure builds in from the north.
As the bank holiday weekend draws to a close, many Britons are expected to make the most of the extended break. Tourism authority VisitEngland estimates that approximately 10.6 million British adults have planned holidays within the UK during this period, while the AA predicts over 18 million journeys on Monday alone. Notably, this figure represents a significant increase from last year’s Easter Monday, which fell in late March.
However, for those planning to travel by train, disruptions may be in store as Network Rail undertakes essential engineering work over the Easter weekend. With over 300 projects scheduled across Britain between Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday, several rail lines are set to be closed to facilitate the maintenance work. London Euston, one of the busiest railway stations in the UK, is expected to be particularly affected, with services to and from Milton Keynes suspended on Saturday and Easter Sunday, alongside a reduced timetable on Good Friday and Monday.
While domestic travel is set to be popular over the bank holiday period, international trips are also on the agenda for many Britons. Travel trade organisation Abta has reported that around 2.2 million Britons are expected to travel abroad during the long weekend. Good Friday is anticipated to be the busiest day for travel, as holidaymakers seize the opportunity to explore destinations beyond the UK.
In conclusion, as Britons prepare to bid farewell to the bank holiday weekend, weather conditions are likely to remain changeable, with rain expected for most areas on Monday. Despite the wet start to the week, indications point towards improving weather towards the end of the week, providing some relief for those seeking to make the most of their holiday break, whether at home or abroad.