UK Easter Sunday to rank among warmest on record
By Kristina Pydynowski, AccuWeather senior meteorologist
April 20, 2019, 9:36:31 AM EDT
Share this article:
Most of the United Kingdom will enjoy dry and warm weather on Easter Sunday with some records to be challenged.
Warmth will continue to dominate the United Kingdom through the long holiday weekend, much to delight of those competing in egg hunts or other outdoor festivities.
Whilst some coastal communities can remain cooler, highs will range from the lower 20s C (68-75 F) in southern England, 18-21 C (65-70 F) in northern England and Wales, 17-19 C (62-66 F) in Northern Ireland and southern Scotland and 13-19 C (55-66 F) in northern Scotland.
With this holiday occurring late in the calendar year, Easter 2019 already has an advantage to be one of the warmest on record.
The fact that temperatures are expected to climb 6 to 9 degrees Celsius (11 to 16 degrees Fahrenheit) above normal throughout the U.K. will put Easter Sunday record highs in jeopardy.
Regardless of whether records are set, this Easter will be a dramatic change over the chilly weather endured last year when high temperatures were held below 10 C (50 F) throughout the U.K. Rain will further put a damper on the holiday.
This Easter Sunday, sunglasses and sun cream will be needed for outdoor festivities across the southern U.K. Bright sunshine will help to boost temperatures well above normal.
Cloudy spells will be seen across northern parts of Wales and England, as well as Northern Ireland and southern Scotland, but dry weather will hold.
Rainy spells and the need for brollies will be confined to northern Scotland.
The warm weather will hold through the Easter Monday bank holiday. The northern U.K. will enjoy more sunny spells than on Sunday, while residents across Wales and southern England notice an increase in cloud cover.
RELATED:
Europe Easter weather: Warmth to prevail, but rain to dampen some events
Scientists make unsettling new discovery about Earth's glaciers
In case you missed it: Deadly tornadoes wreak havoc across southern US; 5 inches of snow coats Chicago
An odd shower or thunderstorm cannot be ruled out over parts of Wales and South West England in the afternoon.
The long-holiday weekend will end with the peak of the Lyrid meteor shower on Monday night.
Cloud may hinder skygazers across the western U.K., while there should be enough clear breaks in the east for residents to catch at least a glimpse of the meteor shower.
Download the free AccuWeather app for more details on the weather expected in your community.
More Weather News
-
LIVE: Severe thunderstorms erupting from New England to the mid-Atlantic
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 10:56:53 PM EDT
A new round of strong thunderstorms is tracking across the Midwest and the Northeast. An apartment caught fire after reportedly being struck by lightning during the severe storms.
-
Several days in the 90s in store for much of the Southeast this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:24:56 PM EDT
Only a short cooldown is expected this week, with many warm, summerlike days expected across the region.
-
Central US cleans up after full weekend of severe weather while bracing for more to follow
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:03:06 PM EDT
More than 50 preliminary tornado reports were issued over the weekend.
-
UK: Showers may dampen RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 11:42:52 AM EDT
Spectators at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show may have to contend with a passing shower on several days this week.
-
Northeast poised for severe weather and quick cooldown before heat returns late this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:15:02 PM EDT
The early-week break from summerlike heat in the Northeast will be short-lived, as temperatures return to the 80s later this week.
-
Rounds of heavy rain to threaten parts of central US with river flooding, travel disruptions into early week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 11:09:50 AM EDT
The risk for severe weather will continue early this week across the southern and central Plains while heavy rain will threaten an area farther north.
-
LIVE: Damaging wind, isolated tornado threat continues as severe storms slam central US
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 1:01:07 PM EDT
Damaging winds and flooding downpours have become the main threats with these storms, but isolated tornadoes can still not be ruled out
-
Central US on alert for renewed risk of severe storms, tornadoes early this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:14:05 PM EDT
The central United States will have little time to recover from the latest severe weather outbreak before the next round of violent storms ignites.
-
LIVE: Severe thunderstorms erupting from New England to the mid-Atlantic
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 10:56:53 PM EDT
A new round of strong thunderstorms is tracking across the Midwest and the Northeast. An apartment caught fire after reportedly being struck by lightning during the severe storms.
-
Several days in the 90s in store for much of the Southeast this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:24:56 PM EDT
Only a short cooldown is expected this week, with many warm, summerlike days expected across the region.
-
Central US cleans up after full weekend of severe weather while bracing for more to follow
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:03:06 PM EDT
More than 50 preliminary tornado reports were issued over the weekend.
-
UK: Showers may dampen RHS Chelsea Flower Show this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 11:42:52 AM EDT
Spectators at the RHS Chelsea Flower Show may have to contend with a passing shower on several days this week.
-
Northeast poised for severe weather and quick cooldown before heat returns late this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:15:02 PM EDT
The early-week break from summerlike heat in the Northeast will be short-lived, as temperatures return to the 80s later this week.
-
Rounds of heavy rain to threaten parts of central US with river flooding, travel disruptions into early week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 11:09:50 AM EDT
The risk for severe weather will continue early this week across the southern and central Plains while heavy rain will threaten an area farther north.
-
LIVE: Damaging wind, isolated tornado threat continues as severe storms slam central US
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 1:01:07 PM EDT
Damaging winds and flooding downpours have become the main threats with these storms, but isolated tornadoes can still not be ruled out
-
Central US on alert for renewed risk of severe storms, tornadoes early this week
Weather News - May 19, 2019, 3:14:05 PM EDT
The central United States will have little time to recover from the latest severe weather outbreak before the next round of violent storms ignites.
TRENDING NOW
LIVE: Severe thunderstorms erupting from New England to the mid-Atlantic
A new round of strong thunderstorms is tracking across the Midwest and the Northeast. An apartment caught fire after reportedly being struck by lightning during the severe storms.
Read Story
Reed Timmer survives wild close-up encounter with powerhouse tornado in Nebraska
AccuWeather's extreme meteorologist was on the chase in the Cornhusker State and captured extraordinary video of a tornado forming right around him.
Read Story
Central US cleans up after full weekend of severe weather while bracing for more to follow
More than 50 preliminary tornado reports were issued over the weekend.
Read Story
Comments
Comments that don't add to the conversation may be automatically or manually removed by Facebook or AccuWeather. Profanity, personal attacks, and spam will not be tolerated.