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

Met Office Weekend Weather Forecast: A Change from This Week's Unsettled Weather

After several days of steady rainfall, particularly affecting the west and southwest, the UK will see a brief but welcome improvement over the weekend. Although conditions remain somewhat unstable, many regions can expect drier periods and occasional sunshine.

Shifting Weather Patterns

Low pressure systems still dominate the UK’s weather pattern, but their behavior is evolving. The systems are predicted to move faster than in recent days, with winds turning from southwesterly to westerly.

“This change means that, while conditions will still be unsettled, the weather will be less persistently wet and not as extraordinarily mild as earlier in the week.”

The wettest areas will now experience rain arriving in waves from the west rather than sweeping in from the southwest. This shift should bring breaks and brighter intervals between showers.

Regional Outlook

Saturday: Expected to offer the best opportunity for dry and bright weather across much of the UK, especially in central and eastern regions.
Eastern regions: Could see extensive dry spells and periods of sunshine, making it the most favorable area for outdoor plans.
Wales and western England: May still experience occasional showers through the day, but these will be more scattered than earlier in the week.

The overall picture is one of gradual improvement, with a temporary reprieve from the week’s unsettled weather before further changes likely follow.

Author’s Summary

This weekend promises brief relief from the week’s heavy rain, bringing drier spells and sunshine to many parts of the UK, particularly across the east.

Met Office — 2025-11-08