What is the weather like today in the UK?
Today will be mostly cloudy with occasional patchy rain developing, particularly across western areas. This weather pattern follows a long run of unsettled conditions that have affected the UK since January 2026, which saw significant rainfall and storms.
In contrast, cloud may break to allow some sunshine in parts of southeast England and eastern Scotland, providing brief respite from the otherwise overcast conditions. However, as night falls, the weather is expected to remain largely cloudy and may become quite murky, especially in southern and eastern regions.
What can we expect in the coming days?
Patchy rain is expected to reach Northern Ireland and western Scotland by morning, continuing the trend of wet weather. On Tuesday, most places will experience another cloudy day, with rain in the west moving eastward and weakening as it progresses.
Looking ahead, from Wednesday to Friday, the weather will turn increasingly changeable, bringing showers or longer periods of rain. Temperatures should stay close to normal before turning colder by Friday, with conditions likely to be windy at times.
How does this compare to recent weather patterns?
January 2026 brought a long run of unsettled weather across the UK, with repeated bouts of heavy rain, storms, and strong winds. Notably, rainfall in January was 17% above the long-term average for that month, with Northern Ireland experiencing a 70% increase and southern England seeing a 74% increase in rainfall.
For the winter of 2025/26, the UK recorded a 13% increase in average rainfall, with England specifically experiencing a 42% rise. The mean temperature in England for this winter was 5.7 degrees Celsius, which is 0.5 degrees cooler than average.
As the weather continues to evolve, residents are advised to stay updated on forecasts and prepare for the possibility of further rain and wind in the days ahead.