UK Forecast - April 22, 2026
Mostly sunny, warm afternoons
Cool North Sea coast

Thursday
A largely dry and fine day with plenty of sunshine. Some early low cloud in northeastern areas, much of this soon clearing through morning. An easterly breeze prevails in the south, but less windy than previous days, lighter winds in the north. Some high cloud will linger over Ireland and southwest England. After a colder beginning the day will warm up nicely for many with highs of 15 to 19C for most, though the northeast coasts may stay closer to 13C.


Thursday Night
Little change overnight; remaining breezy in Ireland and southwest Britain, perhaps some notable gustiness building overnight. Skies stay largely clear, but sea fog begins to drift into eastern areas over the later hours, perhaps reaching well into the Midlands. Western parts of Britain likely remain cloud-free all night. Lows of 2 to 4C for most, though some local frosts possible where under clear skies all night.


Friday
High pressure persists, maintaining sunny settled conditions at the end of the week. Cloud from the North Sea in many central and eastern areas at dawn, which will take a few hours to retreat eastwards towards the coast. Far western areas of Ireland will see slightly more cloud bringing the risk of the odd spot of rain. Mostly light to moderate east-southeasterly breezes, lightest wind in Scotland, though sea breezes likely develop. Highs 13C on the east coast, to 17 to 19C central areas and locally 20C in the west.


Saturday
Little overall change with mostly dry and settled conditions prevailing under slack high pressure. Sunny spells and broken cloud. The far southwest again is likely to see more cloud and the risk of a shower or two. Early mist soon clears. The east and northeast remains coolest, whilst the west will be warmest. Slack pressure means light and variable wind, some afternoon sea breezes; a slight northerly flow in Scotland will bring some cloud here later. Highs only 12C along the North Sea coast, but widely 17 to 20C inland.