The Met Office has released an hour-by-hour August bank holiday weather forecast for various parts of Wales, predicting a mix of sunshine and showers throughout the weekend. Storm Lilian brought strong winds and rain earlier in the week, but the bank holiday is expected to have a combination of sunny spells and intermittent showers. Friday evening is forecasted to be dry with late sunshine, although showers and possible rain are expected towards dawn, particularly in the southeast of Wales. Temperatures are set to drop to 9°C with light winds inland and breezier conditions along the coasts.
Saturday will begin mostly cloudy with some heavy showers and longer periods of rain in the southeast. Despite the cool temperatures and breezy conditions, there will be sunny spells developing later in the day. Sunday and Monday will continue to be cool and breezy with intermittent showers and sunny periods, though there is a possibility of a late summer heatwave in southern parts of Wales in the upcoming week.
The weekend weather forecast includes a detailed breakdown of expected conditions from Saturday to Monday. On Saturday morning, areas like Caernarfon and Pembroke may see sunshine, while Cardiff could experience wet weather. By midday, some parts of Wales could face thunder and showers, with maximum temperatures reaching around 18°C. The evening is likely to be mostly dry, albeit with gusty winds in some areas.
Sunday morning may see heavy rain in north and west Wales, while the afternoon will bring widespread rain across the country. By evening, temperatures will remain warm but wet weather is expected in certain regions. Monday morning could see rain in northern Wales, spreading to central areas by the afternoon and eventually clearing by evening.
The holiday weekend is expected to conclude with dry conditions across most of Wales, with temperatures around 18°C. Overall, a mix of sunshine and showers is anticipated, providing variable weather conditions for residents and holidaymakers alike.