Temperatures are set to rise in Wales and other parts of the UK this week, with the Met Office predicting highs of 18°C in Wales and up to 22°C in some areas across the country. Despite an unsettled week ahead, temperatures will be above average for this time of year. The weekend’s cold weather is expected to give way to milder conditions, although rainfall is also forecasted.
BBC Breakfast presenter Carol Kirkwood highlighted the shift towards milder weather, mentioning that while it will become wetter later in the week, temperatures will also increase. Parts of the south and east of the UK could see temperatures reach 21°C on Wednesday, depending on sunshine levels. The Met Office’s forecast for Wales indicates a warmer but wetter week ahead.
Monday in Wales will start cloudy and damp, with temperatures reaching a maximum of 14°C. The evening will stay dry with cloudy skies. Tuesday will continue to be mostly cloudy with limited brightness, and some light rain and drizzle possible over the hills. Wednesday will be wet and breezy with heavy rain at times, followed by brighter weather on Thursday. The weekend is expected to bring further wind and rain.
The weather maps show highs of 18°C in Cardiff, Swansea, Aberystwyth, and Monmouthshire on Wednesday, and 17°C across most parts of Wales on Sunday. The Met Office’s long-range forecast suggests the unsettled weather will persist into the weekend, with rain likely across the UK. Temperatures will remain above average, providing a warmer feel during brighter spells. However, a return to normal temperatures for the time of year is expected later in October, with a chance of more settled conditions developing.