Met Office forecasts warm weekend as sunny May continues
Scots across are set to enjoy a weekend of warm and sunny weather with temperatures of 21C a possibility.
The Met Office is predicting the good spell of May weather will continue until at least Monday, with sunshine and high temperatures making up the forecast.
The warm start to may has lasted for several days, with little rain falling on much of Scotland.
Forecaster Honor Criswick said that Friday was likely to see 'wall to wall sunshine' after a chilly start to the morning.
She said: 'The only caveat could be a cross the far north of Scotland - potentially some cloud spilling in here, potentially some outbreaks of rain later into the afternoon.
'But for most it's going to be dry, feeling warm in the sunshine, with highs reaching into 21 degrees Celsius.'
Making plans this weekend? Have a look to see what the weather has in store 👇 pic.twitter.com/13q8s2q0P8
— Met Office (@metoffice) May 9, 2025
The Met Office said that Saturday will be the same, with a 'chilly but sunny start to the morning' followed by another dry and warm day with plenty of long spells of sunshine.
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Looking ahead, it said that the weather will turn cooler in the days ahead, but still stay dry.
The forecast said: 'Remaining largely dry but just the risk of the odd shower. Quite cloudy on Sunday and Monday, likely sunnier on Tuesday. Feeling warm in the sunshine, but still chilly overnight.'
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