The recent period of warm weather in the UK, with temperatures reaching as high as 26C in some areas earlier this week, is expected to temporarily fade away before a quick return, according to new weather maps.
Forecasts indicate that a cooler air mass will move across the country starting on Wednesday, bringing maximum temperatures down to 10C to 13C for most regions. The South and South-east will experience slightly higher temperatures, ranging from 14C to 17C, while Scotland and England will see highs dropping to 7C and 11C.
However, this cooler spell is predicted to be short-lived, with temperatures set to rise again by Sunday next week. Southern England, including London and the South East, could see temperatures reaching 17C to 19C, while the Midlands and Wales are expected to range from 14C to 17C. Northern regions will have milder temperatures, ranging from 9C to 12C.
Moving into mid-April, the warmer weather is forecast to continue, with southern England potentially reaching 18C to 20C on Tuesday, April 21. Central areas are expected to be around 16C to 18C, while northern England and Scotland may lag slightly behind at 10C to 13C.
The broader pressure chart for mid-April supports this trend, showing cooler air prevailing initially before milder conditions return from the South.
The Met Office long-range forecast also suggests some mixed conditions in the coming weeks, with signs of improvement later in the month. From April 15 to April 24, the forecast predicts changeable weather, with showers, longer spells of rain, and strong winds in the North-west. The South-east is likely to experience drier and brighter conditions, with a potential shift to more settled weather in northern regions.
Overall, temperatures are expected to be around or slightly above average, indicating that any brief cool spell in the middle of the month will be temporary, with milder spring weather making a swift comeback.
