Summer is officially on its way according to the Met Office's long-range weather forecast, which predicts temperatures that "should stay above normal for all areas". The forecast, which currently runs up until May 26, predicts a warmer than usual May, but still featuring unsettled weather conditions.
The forecasters say: "Throughout the start of May, much of the south is likely to see continuing dry and sunny spells [...] Winds are expected to remain light and temperatures stay above average for most, but some chilly nights are still possible with a chance of some late-season frost."
While more frequent showers and unsettled conditions are predicted in the north of the UK, southern areas are forecast to "remain more settled throughout. Temperatures are likely to be above normal for the rest of the country".
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Looking towards the second half of May, the Met Office says to expect "continuing clear or sunny spells, and mostly dry weather." The Met Office does suggest keeping an anorak to hand however, with some "heavy and thundery" showers looking to make themselves known.
Elsewhere, BBC Weather predicts a far more modest May, stating: "Towards mid-May, low pressure should be a common feature across the northeast Atlantic while pressure is higher common across Greenland to the Barents Sea and across eastern Europe. This would bring a near seasonal temperature and precipitation pattern across the country. Some periods of enhanced (but not extreme) winds are possible across Ireland and Scotland. A more average wind pattern is probable across England and Wales."
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