Somerset is basking in a surge of sunshine just in time for the late May Bank Holiday weekend. The Met Office forecasts rising temperatures through the half-term school break, promising warm and pleasant weather for locals and visitors alike.
Temperatures across the region are expected to peak around 32°C by Tuesday, before settling back into the mid-20s by Friday, May 29. With many planning weekend breaks, festivals, and outdoor events, we’ve prepared a detailed hour-by-hour forecast to help you make the most of the sunny skies.
Saturday, May 23
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- 3pm-4pm: Sunny, 21°C, <5% chance of rain, 9 mph winds
- 4pm-5pm: Sunny, 20°C, <5% chance of rain, 9 mph winds
- 5pm-6pm: Sunny, 20°C, <5% chance of rain, 9 mph winds
- 6pm-7pm: Sunny, 19°C, <5% chance of rain, 8 mph winds
- 7pm-8pm: Sunny, 18°C, <5% chance of rain, 7 mph winds
- 8pm-9pm: Sunny, 17°C, <5% chance of rain, 6 mph winds
- 9pm-10pm: Clear night, 14°C, <5% chance of rain, 5 mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear night, 13°C, <5% chance of rain, 5 mph winds
Sunday, May 24
- 6am-7am: Sunny, 9°C, <5% chance of rain, 2 mph winds
- 7am-8am: Sunny, 12°C, <5% chance of rain, 1 mph winds
- 8am-9am: Sunny, 14°C, <5% chance of rain, 1 mph winds
- 9am-10am: Sunny, 16°C, <5% chance of rain, 2 mph winds
- 10am-11am: Sunny, 18°C, <5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 11am-12pm: Sunny, 20°C, <5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 12pm-1pm: Sunny, 22°C, <5% chance of rain, 5 mph winds
- 1pm-2pm: Sunny, 23°C, <5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 2pm-3pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 3pm-4pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 4pm-5pm: Sunny, 26°C, <5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 5pm-6pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 6pm-7pm: Sunny, 26°C, <5% chance of rain, 5 mph winds
- 7pm-8pm: Sunny, 25°C, <5% chance of rain, 5 mph winds
- 8pm-9pm: Sunny, 22°C, <5% chance of rain, 5 mph winds
- 9pm-10pm: Clear night, 19°C, <5% chance of rain, 5 mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear night, 17°C, <5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
Monday and Beyond
Looking ahead, Monday will bring highs of 30°C and lows of 13°C, with temperatures climbing to 32°C on Tuesday before gradually cooling back to 25°C by Friday. The Met Office highlights that high pressure will dominate from Monday through Wednesday, ensuring dry, settled conditions with abundant sunshine and light winds. There is a possibility of some overnight fog patches, mainly in rural areas.
With this exceptional weather forecast, Somerset residents and visitors can enjoy a spectacular Bank Holiday filled with sunshine and warmth.