Somerset is set to bask in brilliant sunshine just in time for the late May Bank Holiday weekend. The Met Office forecasts soaring temperatures continuing well into next week, perfect for the half-term school holidays.
Temperatures across the region are expected to climb to a sizzling 32°C by Tuesday, before settling back to the mid-20s by Friday, May 29. Whether you’re heading out for weekend getaways, festivals, or outdoor events, here’s your detailed hour-by-hour weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday (May 23 and 24), plus a glimpse at the week ahead.
Saturday:
- 3pm-4pm: Sunny, 21°C, <5% chance of rain, 9mph winds
- 4pm-5pm: Sunny, 20°C, <5% chance of rain, 9mph winds
- 5pm-6pm: Sunny, 20°C, <5% chance of rain, 9mph winds
- 6pm-7pm: Sunny, 19°C, <5% chance of rain, 8mph winds
- 7pm-8pm: Sunny, 18°C, <5% chance of rain, 7mph winds
- 8pm-9pm: Sunny, 17°C, <5% chance of rain, 6mph winds
- 9pm-10pm: Clear night, 14°C, <5% chance of rain, 5mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear night, 13°C, <5% chance of rain, 5mph winds
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Sunday:
- 6am-7am: Sunny, 9°C, <5% chance of rain, 2mph winds
- 7am-8am: Sunny, 12°C, <5% chance of rain, 1mph winds
- 8am-9am: Sunny, 14°C, <5% chance of rain, 1mph winds
- 9am-10am: Sunny, 16°C, <5% chance of rain, 2mph winds
- 10am-11am: Sunny, 18°C, <5% chance of rain, 3mph winds
- 11am-12pm: Sunny, 20°C, <5% chance of rain, 4mph winds
- 12pm-1pm: Sunny, 22°C, <5% chance of rain, 5mph winds
- 1pm-2pm: Sunny, 23°C, <5% chance of rain, 4mph winds
- 2pm-3pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 3mph winds
- 3pm-4pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 3mph winds
- 4pm-5pm: Sunny, 26°C, <5% chance of rain, 3mph winds
- 5pm-6pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 4mph winds
- 6pm-7pm: Sunny, 26°C, <5% chance of rain, 5mph winds
- 7pm-8pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 5mph winds
- 8pm-9pm: Sunny, 22°C, <5% chance of rain, 5mph winds
- 9pm-10pm: Clear night, 19°C, <5% chance of rain, 5mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear night, 17°C, <5% chance of rain, 4mph winds
Monday and Beyond:
The week ahead promises to keep Somerset enjoying the sunshine with dry, settled weather. Monday’s highs will reach 30°C with lows around 13°C, rising to 32°C by Tuesday. Temperatures will gradually ease back to around 25°C by Friday.
The Met Office outlook for Monday through Wednesday across the South West reads: “High pressure will keep it dry and settled, with plenty of warm sunshine and winds remaining light. Some overnight fog patches possible, mainly in the countryside.”
With such beautiful weather on the horizon, it’s a great time to plan outdoor activities and enjoy Somerset’s stunning spring sunshine.