The Met Office has provided specific details about when temperatures will peak in Wales, with Welsh weather forecaster Derek Brockway hinting at more warm and dry weather to come. As April kicks off, Wales is set to experience dry conditions with warm sunshine, following a month of relatively dry and warm weather. BBC forecaster Derek Brockway noted that this trend has been observed for decades, with March being the driest in Wales since at least 1961, possibly even since 1944.
Welsh weather enthusiasts can expect the first week of April to bring dry weather with sunny spells but cool nights. On Tuesday, April 1, Wales witnessed low clouds and mist in certain areas clearing out to a sunny day with maximum temperatures reaching 16°C. Wednesday, April 2 is expected to follow a similar pattern with skies clearing out for more sunshine and temperatures peaking at around 18°C.
As the week progresses, the Met Office forecasts that the period from Thursday, April 3, to Saturday, April 6, will continue to be dry with ample sunshine during the day. However, nights will remain chilly with a possibility of frost in rural areas. Eastern winds will pick up, especially over hills and coasts. Friday, April 4, could see temperatures soar up to 20°C, while Saturday, April 6, might see slightly cooler temperatures ranging between 17-18°C. Sunday, April 7, is expected to bring a further drop in temperatures to around 15-16°C.
Long-range weather predictions for the UK suggest that Wales might experience predominantly settled conditions from Saturday, April 5, to Monday, April 14. High-pressure systems are likely to dominate, resulting in dry and bright weather for most of the period, with occasional overnight frosts and patches of low cloud or fog. Towards the end of the forecast period, some unsettled weather could creep in from the west, with variations in daytime temperatures depending on wind direction and cloud cover.
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