UK, Ireland Face Temperature Drops for May Bank Holiday Weekend

After record-breaking warmth across Ireland and the UK at the start of May, temperatures are set to drop significantly over the May bank holiday weekend. Ireland will see cooler days in the mid-teens Celsius, with nighttime lows potentially reaching 2C and a small risk of ground frost, though the weather will remain mostly dry with only scattered showers. In the UK, a shift in wind direction will bring fresher air, leading to below-average temperatures by Sunday, with the north and east feeling particularly chilly and coastal areas possibly experiencing wintry showers. Despite the cooler conditions, high pressure will ensure largely settled weather in both countries, with sunny spells and only occasional rain. By midweek, temperatures are expected to gradually rise again, returning to more seasonable levels. Gardeners are advised to beware of potential late frosts, but outdoor plans should mostly remain unaffected by rainfall.