August Bank Holiday: Is it going to rain this weekend?

27 Aug 2026 • 10:17 PM MYT
The Independent
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August Bank Holiday: Is it going to rain this weekend?

  • Five days of rain and strong winds are forecast across the UK from Thursday to Monday, threatening a Bank Holiday weekend washout.
  • The Met Office has issued yellow thunderstorm warnings for Thursday across large parts of England and Wales, with widespread lightning and hail expected as the storm moves northwards.
  • Saturday will see temperatures stay in the low 20C across England and Wales, with heavy downpours expected to sweep east across the country.
  • The Met Office has forecast 70 per cent rain coverage in London and Manchester, while Cardiff is set to see 90 per cent coverage.
  • More wet weather is expected to hit England, Wales and Scotland on Sunday, although weather conditions are forecast to improve on Monday, bringing sunny interludes and highs of 22C to London and parts of the South, despite lingering showers.

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