Cold, Wet Weather to Prevail This Week

Mo. Basuony

Published: March 24, 2026 6:29 PM ET

The UK will move from last week’s early spring warmth into a colder spell. Last Wednesday saw 20.9°C recorded in Wales, but temperatures will drop this week.

Cold, Wet Weather to Prevail This Week, forecasters warn. A sequence of weather fronts will bring rain, strong winds, and much colder air by midweek.

What forecasters say

Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster Steven Keates warned of an increasingly unsettled period. He said rain and strong winds would arrive before much colder air moves in midweek.

Tuesday: wet and windy

Tuesday will be wet and windy across many areas. Northern England and parts of Wales can expect heavy, persistent rain.

Scotland and Northern Ireland will see blustery showers.
Hail and thunder are possible in places.
Wintry showers may affect higher ground.

Wednesday: a marked chill

Wednesday will feel markedly colder across the country. Temperatures are expected to range between 6°C and 10°C.

Wind will make it feel closer to low single figures in many areas. Wintry showers could affect higher ground in the north.

Night-time frost and icy conditions

Widespread frost is likely on Wednesday night. Some locations may wake to icy patches on Thursday morning.

Rural Scotland could see temperatures fall to around -5°C overnight. Snow is possible on higher ground in the north.

Late-week and weekend outlook

Thursday should be drier for most, with sunny spells in many places. Cloud and rain will push into Northern Ireland and western areas later in the day.

Temperatures are expected to return closer to average from Friday. Additional systems may affect northern areas over the weekend.

Practical impacts and advice

Persistent rain could cause surface water issues in some places. Strong winds and sudden hail carry travel disruption risks.

Motorists should be prepared for frost and ice early on Thursday. Those in higher ground should watch for wintry showers and snow.

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