UK Forecast - January 19, 2026
Showers or rain
Strengthening wind

Tuesday
Low pressure southwest of Ireland draws a band of rain across Ireland, this spreading into Wales, western England, and later, southwest Scotland. The rain could be heavy in southern parts. Brighter in eastern Britain, some scattered showers here and there. Stronger winds for all, notably in Ireland and southern England where coastal gales are possible. Highs of 9C in the southeast and 7C in the north.


Tuesday Night
Staying breezy overnight with the rain continuing in central and southern England, likely rain in Wales as well; rain breaks into showers in Ireland. Northern areas start drier at first, but the southerly wind will gradually draw the areas of rain further northward, though northern Scotland likely stays dry. Lows of 3C in the north to 7C south.
 


Wednesday
An often wet Wednesday in northeast Britain, extended spells of rain in east Scotland with hill snow. New areas of rain soon arrive into southern England and Ireland as well with heavy falls near the coasts, some rain spreading northward. Staying blustery with a risk of coastal gales in the south. Highs of 10C in the southwest and 7C in the north.
 


Thursday
Southeasterly winds prevail on Thursday which may be quite strong in Scotland. Mostly cloudy with frequent showers in southern parts of England and Ireland. Also often raining in central and southern Scotland, falling as snow on the hills. Mostly dry to the far northwest with local bright/sunny spells. Highs at 9C south to 5C north.