Week ahead - May 16, 2026
Mostly afternoon showers
High pressure arriving south

Locally very warm in south



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Tuesday 19/05/2026
Early rain across northern and eastern areas will soon clear, followed by scattered showers developing inland through the day. Showers will be most frequent across Ireland and Scotland, with a few becoming heavy. Highs of 18C in the south and 14C in the north.


Wednesday 20/05/2026
A dry and bright start for many areas, although Ireland is expected to remain rather cloudy through the morning. Showers will develop more widely during the afternoon, while southeast England should stay largely dry. Most showers fading by evening. Highs of 19C in the south and 16C in the north.


 


Thursday 21/05/2026
Cloudy and breezy conditions across Ireland and Scotland with outbreaks of showers at times. Elsewhere, England and Wales will enjoy largely dry weather with sunny spells and lighter winds. Highs of 22C in the south and 16C in the north.



 
 
 


Friday 22/05/2026
High pressure will begin to build across the British Isles, bringing increasingly sunny and warmer conditions for many. Some thicker cloud may affect Ireland and western Scotland, with the odd shower possible. Highs of 24C in the south and 18C in the north.


 


Saturday 23/05/2026
�A few showers are possible across northwestern areas, but elsewhere it will be a dry, sunny and very warm day. Temperatures reaching 27C in the southeast, but nearer 15C across the northwest.



 
 
 


Sunday 24/05/2026
Scotland and Ireland are likely to remain rather cloudy with scattered showers, while England and Wales enjoy sunny and warm conditions. Highs of 24C in the southeast and 19C in the northwest.


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Su,17.05. various clouds, rain  - 14° 95%
Mo,18.05. cloudy, rain  - 15° 90%
Tu,19.05. cloudy, light rain  - 18° 85%
We,20.05. various clouds, rain 10° - 20° 80%
Th,21.05. various clouds, light rain 14° - 22° 75%
Fr,22.05. various clouds 14° - 25° 70%
Sa,23.05. various clouds 14° - 27° 65%
Su,24.05. various clouds  - 14° 60%
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