Met Office weekend weather forecast: A change from this week's unsettled weather

Met Office Weekend Weather Forecast: A Change from This Week's Unsettled Weather

After a week of persistent rainfall, especially in the west and southwest, the UK is expected to experience a weekend with a welcome, though brief, break from unsettled conditions. While not entirely settled, many areas will see improvements with drier spells and occasional sunshine.

Weather Patterns and Changes

Low pressure systems continue to influence the UK's weather, but their nature is shifting. These lows are moving more quickly than in previous days, causing a change in wind direction from south-westerly to westerly.

"This change means that, while conditions will still be unsettled, the weather will be less persistently wet and not as extraordinarily mild as earlier in the week."

Rain will come in waves from the west, allowing breaks and brighter intervals between showers instead of continuous wet weather sweeping from the southwest.

Regional Outlook for the Weekend

Saturday: The best chance of drier weather, particularly in central and eastern parts of the UK.
These regions can expect decent spells of sunshine and mostly dry conditions throughout the day.
The east will enjoy extended dry periods, making it ideal for outdoor activities.
Meanwhile, Wales and western England will experience one or two showers during the day.

The weekend offers a noticeable shift from this week's persistent rainfall towards more variable but improved weather conditions.

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Author’s summary: After a wet and mild week, the UK’s weekend weather will bring shorter, less persistent showers with notable sunshine and drier breaks, especially in the east.

Met Office — 2025-11-08