Gloucestershire is about to enjoy a spell of beautiful, sunny weather just in time for the late May Bank Holiday and the half-term school holidays, according to the Met Office. Temperatures across the county are expected to climb steadily, reaching a peak of around 33°C on Tuesday, before settling back into the mid-20s by the end of the week.
With many residents planning weekend breaks, outdoor trips, festivals, and events, here’s a detailed hour-by-hour forecast for Saturday and Sunday (May 23 and 24), along with what to expect as the week progresses.
Saturday
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- 1pm-2pm: Sunny, 22°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 2pm-3pm: Sunny, 23°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 3pm-4pm: Sunny, 23°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 6 mph winds
- 4pm-5pm: Sunny, 24°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 8 mph winds
- 5pm-6pm: Sunny, 23°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 9 mph winds
- 6pm-7pm: Sunny, 23°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 10 mph winds
- 7pm-8pm: Sunny, 22°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 9 mph winds
- 8pm-9pm: Sunny, 20°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 8 mph winds
- 9pm-10pm: Clear night, 18°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 7 mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear night, 16°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 6 mph winds
Sunday
- 6am-7am: Sunny, 10°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 7am-8am: Sunny, 12°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 8am-9am: Sunny, 14°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 9am-10am: Sunny, 16°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 10am-11am: Sunny, 18°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 11am-12pm: Sunny, 20°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 2 mph winds
- 12pm-1pm: Sunny, 22°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 2 mph winds
- 1pm-2pm: Sunny, 23°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 2 mph winds
- 2pm-3pm: Sunny, 24°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 2 mph winds
- 3pm-4pm: Sunny, 25°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 2 mph winds
- 4pm-5pm: Sunny, 25°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 5pm-6pm: Sunny, 26°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 6pm-7pm: Sunny, 26°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 3 mph winds
- 7pm-8pm: Sunny, 25°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 8pm-9pm: Sunny, 23°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 9pm-10pm: Clear night, 20°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear night, 19°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
Looking Ahead: Monday and Beyond
The Met Office forecasts a warm start to the week with Monday seeing highs around 32°C and lows near 14°C. Temperatures are expected to slightly taper off, with Tuesday reaching 31°C, Wednesday cooling to 27°C, and steady warmth holding at 27-28°C through to Friday. High pressure is expected to keep the weather dry and settled across the South West, delivering plenty of sunshine and light winds. There may be some patches of fog overnight, predominantly in rural areas, but overall the outlook remains bright and warm.
This extended period of sunny, settled weather offers perfect opportunities for enjoying the outdoors throughout the school holidays and May Bank Holiday.