Londoners hoping for a sunny bank holiday weekend may be disappointed, as the Met Office forecasts a shift to more unsettled weather for the early May Bank Holiday (May 2–4, 2026). After a warm and sunny end to April, the weekend is expected to bring drizzle, rain, and cooler temperatures.
Bank Holiday Saturday
Saturday, May 2, will see highs of 21°C but with drizzle and light winds. While temperatures remain warm, cloud cover and patchy rain will limit sunshine.
Bank Holiday Sunday
Sunday, May 3, will be slightly cooler with a high of 18°C. Some sunny spells are possible, but light rain showers are likely throughout the day.
Bank Holiday Monday
Monday, May 4, is set to be the wettest day, with persistent drizzle and light winds. Temperatures will reach 18°C, but rain will dominate.
Met Office Outlook
The Met Office's long-range forecast states: "Into the first week of May, conditions will probably become more changeable with low pressure systems becoming more likely. This means an increasing chance of showers or longer spells of rain, with a risk of strong winds at times."
London 7-Day Forecast
- Monday, April 27: Sunny intervals, H21°C L9°C, light winds.
- Tuesday, April 28: Sunny intervals, H16°C L7°C, moderate breeze.
- Wednesday, April 29: Sunny, H18°C L10°C, moderate breeze.
- Thursday, April 30: Sunny intervals, H20°C L10°C, moderate breeze.
- Friday, May 1: Sunny, H22°C L10°C, gentle breeze.
- Saturday, May 2: Drizzle, H21°C L11°C, light winds.
- Sunday, May 3: Light rain showers, H18°C L9°C, light winds.
- Monday, May 4: Drizzle, H18°C L9°C, light winds.
