Met Office weekend weather forecast: A change from this week's unsettled weather

Met Office Weekend Weather Forecast

A Shift from This Week's Unsettled Weather

After a week dominated by persistent rainfall, especially in the west and southwest, the UK is expecting a weekend offering a brief but welcome break from unsettled conditions. While the weather won’t be completely settled, many areas will see noticeable improvements, including drier spells and some sunshine.

Weather Systems and Wind Direction

Low pressure remains the main weather feature in the UK, but the nature of these systems is evolving. Forecasts indicate that low-pressure systems will pass more quickly than in recent days, shifting winds from south-westerly to westerly.

“While conditions will still be unsettled, the weather will be less persistently wet and not as extraordinarily mild as earlier in the week.”

Timing and Regional Outlook

The wettest weather is expected in waves arriving from the west, rather than sweeping in from the southwest. This pattern allows for breaks and brighter intervals between showers.

Saturday: Offers the best chance of drier weather, especially in central and eastern UK.
East UK: Prolonged dry periods with decent spells of sunshine, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
Wales and Western England: One or two showers are likely during the day, despite some brief dry intervals.

Summary

The weekend brings a welcome respite from heavy rain for much of the UK, with the east enjoying the most favorable conditions for outdoor plans.

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Met Office — 2025-11-07