Residents in Basingstoke, Hampshire, can look forward to a warm and sunny week as temperatures are set to climb significantly above the seasonal average. According to the Met Office, the area will see conditions become increasingly bright, with the peak of the warm spell expected to hit 21°C on Wednesday 8 April 2026.
While the weather will be warmer than the typical April highs of 13-14°C, local residents who suffer from hay fever should take note of the air quality. Very high levels of pollen are forecast to persist from Sunday 5 April through Wednesday 8 April. Birch and ash pollen are expected to be the main contributors to the high counts during this period.
Following the warm, sunny start to the week, the conditions are expected to shift slightly towards the end of the working week. Light rain is forecast to return, with a 30% chance of precipitation on Thursday 9 April and Friday 10 April.
Looking further ahead, the long-range forecast suggests that more settled and drier weather may continue to dominate through the middle of April. Temperatures across the country are generally expected to remain around or slightly above what is typically seen at this time of year.
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