UK weather: Dry but cloudy for many as temperatures remain average

Highs of 20C expected in southeast of England

Much of the UK will see a dry but cloudy day on Tuesday with temperatures around average for this time of year, forecasters say.

Parts of east, central and southeast England could experience some sunny spells in the morning, although skies will turn increasingly grey as the day progresses.

There will be showery outbreaks in southwest England and south Wales, with rain moving across southern England going into Tuesday evening.

It will feel much cooler than last week when the UK recorded its hottest day of the year so far.

Highs of 20C are expected in southeast and eastern England, while the mercury could hit 16C in Manchester and Glasgow.

“There will be some bright spells in the east, central and southeast England during Tuesday morning,” said Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern.

“But increasingly grey skies, in fact, a murky morning to come across south Wales and the southwest of England, with outbreaks of rain.

“Those patches of rain will spill over into the south of England. There will be more intense showers developing across the Highlands.

“Lighter winds compared to Monday will make it fell more pleasant, with temperatures of 18C to 20C. It’s not going to feel particularly summery anywhere”.

There will be cloud and widespread showers in the morning on Wednesday, with heavier rain likely in south-east England, eastern and central Scotland.

Throughout the day, most areas will remain overcast with patchy rain. However, sunny intervals and showers will develop in southern England.

Thursday will be generally dry and cloudy but there will be a few showers in Northern Ireland, Wales and southern England, with some gentle westerly winds.

On Friday, outbreaks of heavy rain will sweep eastwards across the country and it will be mostly dry in the morning for south-east England.