Week of ‘changeable’ weather ahead as rain continues across UK, says Met Office

Much of the country would see alternating sunny spells and showers over the next few days, forecasters said.

By contributor Mathilde Grandjean, PA
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People look towards the Clifton Suspension Bridge in Bristol
Meteorologists said the rain was ‘welcome news’ as rainfall figures for April had so far remained below the amount expected for this time of year (Ben Birchall/PA)

The Met Office said the UK weather will be “changeable” over the coming week as rain continues across the country following a dry spell.

Much of the country will see alternating sunny spells and showers over the next few days, forecasters said, with temperatures within the seasonal average of 14C (57F) to 18C (64F).

Met Office meteorologist Dan Stroud said the rain was “welcome news” as rainfall figures for April had so far remained below the amount expected for this time of year.

Mr Stroud said: “Changeable probably sums it (the weather) up nicely.

“The rain is going to be fairly welcome news for the gardeners, because it’s been actually very dry up until now.