Gloucestershire is set to bask in glorious sunshine just in time for the late May Bank Holiday weekend, with temperatures rising steadily into next week during the half-term school holidays, according to the Met Office.
Temperatures across the county are expected to peak around 33°C by Tuesday, before easing back to the mid-20s by Friday, May 29. With many residents taking advantage of weekend getaways, outdoor festivals, and other events, here’s a detailed hour-by-hour weather forecast for Saturday and Sunday (May 23 and 24), plus an outlook for the coming week.
Saturday’s Forecast:
- 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, 18°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 7 mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear, 16°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 6 mph winds
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Sunday’s Forecast:
- 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, 20°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
- 10pm-11pm: Clear, 19°C, less than 5% chance of rain, 4 mph winds
Looking Ahead to Monday and Beyond:
The Met Office forecasts Monday will bring a high of 32°C and a low of 14°C. Temperatures will remain warm throughout the week, dipping slightly to 31°C on Tuesday and settling in the high 20s by midweek. The forecast from Monday to Wednesday for the South West region promises dry, settled conditions with abundant sunshine and light winds. Overnight fog patches are possible in rural areas.
Gloucestershire residents and visitors can look forward to a spectacular spell of sunshine to make the most of the holiday period.