London weather for May Bank holiday 2022: what is the Met Office forecast for May Day weekend?

Brits are preparing for another Bank Holiday, just a week after many enjoyed a four day weekend as part of the Easter bank holiday.

It will again be a chance for many up and down the country to have a slightly longer weekend.

Despite it being May when the bank holiday occurs, it will only be the third one of the year.

When is the May Day bank holiday?

The May Day bank holiday in 2022 falls on Monday, 2 May, 2022, meaning many people will enjoy a three day weekend.

When is the next bank holiday after May?

The next bank holiday after May will be in June, as a celebration for the Queen’s Jubilee.

It will be a four-day weekend, much like Easter, to celebrate the Queen’s 70 year reign as the Queen of England.

It is the first time any British Monarch has ever reached this milestone, and will see a bank holiday on Thursday, 2 June and Friday, 3 June

What is the weather going to be like for the bank holiday?

• Friday, 29 April

A poor day all-round on as the week draws to a close, with light clouds turning to darker clouds around 1pm, with this lasting until around 7pm, when the clouds turn lighter again. Despite the overcast day, the chance of rain is low.

Highs: 14C

Lows: 7C

• Saturday, 30 April

A carbon copy of the previous day, with the clouds not as dark. Just light clouds for most of the day bar a brief spell at 7pm where the clouds turn more dark. Again, a low chance of rain throughout the day.

Highs: 15C

Lows: 8C

• Sunday, 1 May

The new month starts off poor, with light clouds present all day. Around a 10 percent chance of rain at any given time throughout the day.

Highs: 15C

Lows: 9C

• Monday, 2 May

With the poor weather all weekend, it was bound to rain. Monday starts off wet with a little rain, which should clear up around lunchtime, with just clouds remaining in the sky until nightfall.

Highs: 17C

Lows: 8C

What is the outlook for this week?

The Met Office says for Tuesday: “Mainly fine, with some warm sunshine developing after a chilly start. The west should again be warmest and brightest, but with the east also likely faring better than on Monday. Maximum temperature 17 °C.”

For the rest of the week, from Wednesday until Friday, the Met Office says: “Mainly fine, with variable cloud breaking to allow some spells of sunshine. Temperatures close to average or perhaps a little below, with chilly starts expected. Breezy midweek.”

What is the UK long-range weather forecast?

The Met Office also provides a long-range weather forecast for the UK. This one is from 29 April to 8 May 2022.

“The start of this period is most likely to be dry with variable clouds and some clear and sunny spells. Frosty mornings possible after colder nights for inland and rural areas.

“Most areas remain dry, but showers are possible in the north, and far south. Likely to be breezy in the southwest, and the south at times. The start of May could turn unsettled with the risk of some cooler air arriving from the north.

“Most places remain dry, but a few showers are likely at times particularly for the north and east, where they could be heavy. Winds generally light with the greatest chance of strong winds probably along the east coast. Temperatures near to or slightly below normal.”