Residents in Fleet planning to enjoy the upcoming Easter break should prepare for a change in weather, as the Met Office forecasts a shift from mild spring conditions to a wet and windy period over the holiday weekend. While earlier this week saw mild temperatures, with Tuesday 31 March reaching 16°C, the weather is set to turn unsettled beginning on Good Friday, 3 April 2026.
The four-day bank holiday weekend, which includes Good Friday, Easter Sunday on 5 April, and Easter Monday on 6 April, coincides with the Hampshire school holidays. According to the local forecast, Friday will bring light rain and wind gusts of up to 30mph. Conditions are expected to intensify on Saturday 4 April, with gusts reaching as high as 39mph.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates noted that the weather will remain unsettled throughout the start of the holiday. While some areas of the country may see heavy rain, the southeast is generally expected to experience the driest conditions. Residents in Fleet should still plan for wind and rain that may impact outdoor gatherings or travel.
For those looking for a break in the weather, Easter Sunday is set to offer some sunny intervals, though it will remain breezy with wind gusts of up to 32mph and a high of 13 degrees Celsius. The holiday will conclude on Easter Monday with cloudy skies, light showers, and continued wind gusts of 31mph. As families and event organisers plan for the long weekend, they are encouraged to monitor local updates given the potential for the unsettled conditions to affect outdoor activities.
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