Britain gears up for a warm Easter Bank Holiday with temperatures climbing to 17C, surpassing conditions in Corfu. This subtropical surge, spanning 400 miles, follows a snowy start as British Summer Time begins.
Shift from Wintry Showers to Sunny Spells
Wintry flurries will chill northern regions at the onset of school holidays, but showers ease by Maundy Thursday. From Good Friday, sunny intervals bring highs of 17C—4C above average—ideal for family gatherings.
Southern and Midlands areas stay mostly dry across the four-day weekend, with occasional wet spells. Northern spots face more showers yet reach a comfortable 15C.
Expert Forecasts
BBC Weather forecasters note that after initial wintry showers, April delivers drier, warmer weather under dominant high pressure. Milder air flows arrive, though rain persists at times, particularly in the North. From Easter Monday, temperatures exceed averages widely.
Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook predicts the brightest spells in the South, offering pleasantly warm sunshine amid a mix of showers and cooler moments.
A Met Office forecaster confirms rising temperatures from incoming mild Atlantic air, hitting mid-teens in spots. Settled conditions favor the South, while the North remains wetter but near or slightly above average. High pressure could expand later for broader calm.
