London weather: Easter weekend washout warning as long dry spell nears an end
Londoners are facing a weekend washout with rain on Good Friday set to break a long spell of dry weather.
According to BBC Weather, the capital will see light rain and a gentle breeze for most of the day on Friday with temperatures dropping to 16C.
It follows a period of extended sunshine and hot weather in London, with the mercury reaching 19C on Saturday.
The prolonged hot spell forced the London Fire Brigade (LFB) to issue a statement urging the public not to use barbecues due to a heightened risk of wildfires.
But the good weather will return in time for the Easter Weekend, with sunshine and temperatures of 16C forecast for Saturday and Sunday.
The Met Office says there is a 50 per cent chance of rain on Friday afternoon, with temperatures likely to hover between 15 and 17C. Both Saturday and Sunday will be overcast, with some sunny intervals in the afternoon.
Needing to know what the weather has in store for the lead up to the Easter weekend 🌦️🌞❓Check out the forecast for the week ahead 👇 pic.twitter.com/ksWAVFwbzo
— Met Office (@metoffice) April 13, 2025
Historically low rainfall saw England have its sixth driest March and Wales have its fourth driest since records began in 1836, according to the Met Office.
Drivers have been warned over long queues over Easter, with 19.1 million people expected to hit the road on Good Friday alone in expectation of sunny weather.
The AA anticipated 19.1 million people will drive on Good Friday, 18.5 million on Easter Saturday and 18.2 million on each of Easter Sunday and Easter Monday.
Tourism authority VisitEngland said around 10.6 million British adults are planning to take a holiday in the UK over the bank holiday period.
That is expected to provide an estimated £3.9 billion boost to the economy.
The hottest day of the year so far in the UK was on April 4 with a high of 23.7C in Otterbourne, Hampshire.
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