People hoping for wetter conditions in Wales may be disappointed this week
Whilst it may not be good news for gardeners, many people in Wales will be glad with the Met Office’s forecast for Wales this week with the dry spell set to continue. After a dry April, those hoping for some rain to help their garden grow may be waiting a bit longer as while there are showers around some areas could miss them completely.
The Met Office has said that any rain in the week ahead will be in the form of showers which are “hit or miss” and it may stay entirely dry for some in Wales.
The forecast for Tuesday, May 5, predicts dry weather with sunny spells and cloud building through the afternoon, perhaps with the odd spot of light rain. Temperatures around average with a maximum temperature of 15 °C. For our free daily briefing on the biggest issues facing the nation sign up to the Wales Matters newsletter here.
Whilst the weather will remain cool and rather cloudy on Wednesday, with some showers, especially in the west. Thursday will see warmer temperatures with ” a mix of sunny spells and occasional showers.”
The long range forecast for the UK shows the potential for wetter conditions with more widely unsettled conditions.
The forecast from Saturday, May 9 until Monday, May 18 states: “Initially, slowly-evolving weather patterns are expected in the vicinity of the UK, with low pressure over western Europe and high pressure building across or to the north of the UK.
“Whilst largely settled conditions are likely in northern areas, there may be some rain or showers across portions of England and Wales, which could be heavy and locally thundery. However, there is a slight chance these wetter conditions could remain over the nearby Continent.
“Deeper into next week and beyond, there may be a tendency for more widely unsettled conditions across the UK, with some rain or showers at times.
“Whilst some occasional warm days are possible, temperatures overall are likely to be near or below average, especially in the north, with an ongoing risk of overnight rural frost.”
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