Meteorologists predict a mostly dry but cloudy bank holiday for Gloucestershire. The Met Office expects Monday May 2 to be the hottest day of the weekend as there is a chance of rain in parts of the county on Sunday.
Saturday (April 30) we should see a sunny start to the day before the clouds roll in in the afternoon. There will be county high temperatures of 16C in Gloucester and Tewkesbury.
Then on Sunday there is a chance of light rain in Cheltenham, Tewkesbury and Stroud. However, it should disperse by lunchtime and early afternoon.
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Bank Holiday Monday is expected to be the hottest day of the weekend, giving people the chance to get out and enjoy the reasonable weather. Gloucester will experience high temperatures of 17C while Cinderford will be the coolest area of the county with highs of 15C.
Here are the temperatures forecast for Gloucestershire this bank holiday weekend, according to the Met Office.
Gloucester
Saturday (April 30) – Sunny turning cloudy by lunchtime. Highs of 16C and lows of 9C.
Sunday (May 1) – Light rain becoming cloudy late morning. Highs of 14C and lows of 7C.
Monday (May 2) – Cloudy then sunny periods at the end of the morning. Highs of 17C and lows of 8C.
Cheltenham
Saturday – Sunny then cloudy in the afternoon. Highs of 15C and lows of 8C.
Sunday – Light rain becoming overcast by lunchtime. Highs of 14C and lows of 7C.
Monday – Cloudy then sunny spells at the end of the morning. Highs of 16C and lows of 8C.
Tewkesbury
Saturday – Sunny then cloudy at noon. Highs of 16C and lows of 9C.
Sunday – Light rain becoming cloudy late in the morning. Highs of 15C and lows of 7C.
Monday – Cloudy then sunny spells at the end of the morning. Highs of 17C and lows of 7C.
Stroud
Saturday – Sunny then cloudy at noon. Highs of 15C and lows of 8C.
Sunday – Light rain becoming cloudy late in the morning. Highs of 14C and lows of 7C.
Monday – Cloudy then sunny spells at the end of the morning. Highs of 16C and lows of 7C.
Cirencester
Saturday – Sunny then cloudy at noon. Highs of 15C and lows of 8C.
Sunday – Cloudy changing to light rain late in the morning. Highs of 13C and lows of 6C.
Monday – Cloudy. Highs of 16C and lows of 7C.
Cinderella
Saturday – Sunny then cloudy in the late morning. Highs of 14C and lows of 7C.
Sunday – Cloudy. Highs of 13C and lows of 6C.
Monday – Overcast changing to sunny spells in the early evening. Highs of 15C and lows of 6C.
Five-day weather forecast from the Met Office South West
Today: A cool but sunny morning over much of the region. A beautiful day ahead with plenty of sunshine, although the cloudiness tends to increase throughout the afternoon. Feel good in the sun. Maximum temperature 16°C.
This evening: Any cloud dissipating in the evening and at night, leading to starry skies for the most part. Becoming cool, with a light frost in the country. Minimum temperature 1°C.
Friday: A bright but fresh early morning. Then a nice head of day with lots of clearings. Feeling a little warmer than he has lately. Maximum temperature 17°C.
Outlook from Saturday to Monday: Saturday will be dry, with lots of hot and sunny spells. Cloudier Sunday with maybe a little drizzle. Brighter again for Bank Holiday Monday with a few showers.
