Uk to reach coldest bank holiday temperature but scots urged not to lose hope

THE BANK HOLIDAY WEEKEND WEATHER FAILED TO DELIVER HEAT AND SUNSHINE LIKE WE'VE PREVIOUSLY ENJOYED BUT THINGS MAY BE LOOKING UP 10:11, 05 May 2025 The bank holiday weekend has failed to

provide the soaring temperatures and blistering sunshine we have enjoyed up until now. Scotland was treated to a mini heatwave at the start of the month, but sadly it hasn't kept up.

After the warmest May Day on record in the UK, higher than average temperatures subsided over the four days of festivities, with cooler weather and isolated showers making up the picture for

most of Scotland's long weekend. The mercury took another hit on Saturday (May 3) as we saw more cloud and some showers in parts of eastern Scotland. Although some were luckier and

dodged the rain, temperatures still didn't pick up on Sunday. In fact, temperatures dived slightly below average for the time of year, and while many experienced mid-to-low double

figures, those further north saw thermometer drop down to single figures, forcing the heating on in parts. And it's a similar theme for Bank Holiday Monday (May 5). The Met Office say

the cloudiest conditions are expected in the south and east, with further scattered showers possible at times. Temperatures on Monday may be a touch higher than Sunday but will still fall

below average. All in all it will feel quite chilly, especially along the east coast. "We reach our coldest temperatures on Monday," Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Tony

Wisson confirmed. However, Scots should not abandon hope, as sunnier climbs and a bit more heat is on the horizon to make up for the lack sun to accompany bank holiday activities, whether

that was a trip to the beach or an island getaway. "From Tuesday onwards we’re likely to see a very gradual increase in temperatures day on day," Tony said. He went on to warn:

"Although these will not be to the levels of warmth we've seen recently. High pressure will continue to dominate the UK weather next week, bringing largely dry weather and variable

cloud amounts.” Moving further into the next five days, if you're hoping to see more of the sunshine, you may not be hoping in vain. North-easterly winds will make it feel cooler than

the end of last week, so you might still have to don the light jacket, but high pressure is in charge, meaning most of the UK will be able to lap up plenty of dry, sunny conditions. "It

will feel warm in the west and southwest but cooler in the east with the onshore breeze," the Met Office detailed. "We will see dry and pleasantly warm sunshine for most on

Tuesday, with Scotland reaching highs of 15C. "Dry, warm, and sunny conditions continue on Wednesday although perhaps a little cloudier in the north and east with one or two showers,

with the mercury peaking at 18C north of the border. "A little cloudier for all on Thursday but still mostly dry and feeling pleasantly warm in any sunny spells." Wrapping up with

Friday's outlook, the Met Office went on: "Another dry day for most with sunny intervals. Article continues below "A little cloudier in the north with a weak weather front

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