An Arctic blast is heading for Britain in May with temperatures set to drop as low as 3C.
WXCharts maps forecast wintery weather to hit the UK in just over a fortnight on May 15, bringing with it chilly temperatures and bitter winds.
It will be coldest in central Scotland (Fort William, Inverness) with temperatures as low as 3C. The north and south of Scotland (Wick, Dumfries) will be between 4C and 5C.
Temperatures will sit between 5C and 6C in the north of England (Carlisle, Newcastle, Liverpool), Northern Ireland (Derry, Belfast) and Wales (Conwy, Cardiff).
The midlands (Birmingham, Norwich) and the south of England (Plymouth, Canterbury) will be about 7C and 9C.
There will also be some rain on the west coast hitting Dumfries, Kendal, Conwy, Aberystwyth, Cardiff, Plymouth, Exeter and Southampton.
The Met Office said about the period: “The chances of unsettled weather are slightly less than usual in the far north but about the same as usual for the bulk of the UK.
“Some spells of wet weather are likely for all, but perhaps especially across southern/central areas while the driest conditions relative to normal are probably further north.
“The chance of below or above-average temperatures is fairly balanced overall, but it is worth noting that average temperatures themselves rise by around 1C per week at this time of year.”
Tonight:
Rain continuing in western parts, turning heavy at times, mainly over high ground. Further east staying dry with clear spells and turning chilly again by dawn.
Tuesday:
Heavy showery rain again for western parts with strong winds on exposed coasts. Staying largely dry in the east. Breezy at first but winds easing through the day.
Outlook for Wednesday to Friday:
Often changeable through the week with showers, longer spells of rain and sunnier intervals in between. Generally more settled across northern parts. Warmer than of late and breezy at times.
