Met Office predicts unsettled weather in Bristol this weekend as rain moves in

Much of the UK has experienced settled weather in recent days, with warmer air also moving in from the south and southwest.

While Friday will remain warm for many, the start of a transition to wetter weather is on the way for the weekend, with some rain, initially in parts of the southwest, gradually moving northeast later in the day.

Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates said: “This heralds the move to something more unsettled for the UK’s weather on Saturday, with more rain or showers developing across much of England, Wales, and Northern Ireland throughout the day, and some heavier bursts likely in places.

“Western parts of Scotland are also likely to see rain on Saturday, with this gradually moving eastwards across the rest of Scotland over the weekend.”

“Unsettled weather, with occasional rain or showers for many, will continue on Sunday, with plenty of cloud around as well.”

A rather changeable pattern is becoming established for next week, with some rain pushing east across the UK at times, but also some drier interludes.

Weather forecast for Bristol

This evening and tonight:

Rain clearing during the evening with some clear spells following initially. Winds easing and cloud lowering overnight, turning murky in places.

Mild where cloud persists but cooler under clearer skies.

Minimum temperature 5C.

Saturday:

Low cloud lifting to allow some bright spells. Showers developing during the day, locally heavy and perhaps thundery in the east.

Less warm than Friday but temperatures still above average.

Maximum temperature 15C.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Further showers and rain possible on Sunday, though generally lighter than Saturday.

Becoming mainly dry into next week with bright spells and light winds.

Temperatures returning to the seasonal norm.