London May Day bank holiday weather: Temperatures to near 20C in capital

Londoners are set to have a sunny bank holiday weekend as the capital warms up after its recent cold snap, according to the Met Office. 

The meteorological service’s seven-day forecast has temperatures expected to near 20C in London over the May three-day holiday. 

Sunday, in particular, is set to be the hottest day over the weekend, peaking at 19C.

Below is the forecast weather for the May Day bank holiday in London.

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Saturday, May 4

The May Day bank holiday weekend is set to have an overcast start in the capital as grey clouds line the city’s skies. By lunchtime the sun is expected to make an appearance and continue to shine in intervals across the afternoon.

Highs: 18C

Lows: 11C

Sunday, May 5 

Sunny spells are set to follow on Sunday with the sun expected to shine its brightest in the late afternoon as it breaks through the clouds. Over the day London temperatures are set to peak just under 20C.

Highs: 19C

Lows: 11C

Monday, May 6

The May Day bank holiday Monday will bring more warm temperatures in the capital. Starting off overcast, clouds will continue to line the city’s skies across the day.

Highs: 19C

Lows: 11C