Summer weather is making a return this week, with hotter temperatures forecasted for Thursday in Wales. The Met Office predicts highs of up to 23°C in some parts of the country on September 19. Central, southern, and eastern England are expected to reach an unseasonal 24°C with plenty of sunshine before a shift to more unsettled weather. Cardiff, Monmouth, and Newport are likely to be the hottest areas in Wales, with temperatures hitting 23°C by lunchtime.
Monmouthshire is set to enjoy highs of 23°C, being among the warmest parts of Wales on Thursday. The weather map shows a warm day across many regions before cooler conditions and clouds move in later in the evening. By Tuesday, temperatures are expected to drop to the mid to high teens during the afternoons. A quiet spell is anticipated for the first part of next week before more unsettled conditions by midweek.
Unfortunately, the autumn sunshine won’t last for the weekend. From Friday to Sunday, the weather outlook turns more unsettled with heavy showers or longer spells of rain mixed with sunnier intervals. By Tuesday, temperatures will drop to the mid to high teens, with wind and rain expected in many areas. The longer forecast from September 22 to Tuesday, October 1, predicts more heavy rain, especially in southern parts of England and Wales.
The upcoming days are predicted to be warm and sunny, with Thursday bringing dry and settled weather across Wales. By Friday, easterly winds will strengthen through the Bristol Channel, potentially bringing rain in some areas. The weekend is expected to remain warm and dry with sunny spells, although southern parts may see showers.
Looking ahead, the weather pattern may become unsettled again towards the end of September into early October. Showers, heavier rain, and possibly thundery weather are forecasted for England and Wales. A mix of calmer and drier spells is predicted, with temperatures likely to remain close to or slightly above average. Planning ahead will help residents prepare for the changing weather conditions in the upcoming weeks.