Residents in Banbury are set for a changeable few days as a windy start to the weekend gives way to unseasonably warm and sunny weather by the middle of next week. According to the Met Office, strong winds will impact the area on Saturday, 4 April, with gusts reaching up to 45mph, accompanied by overcast skies and a high likelihood of light rain later in the evening.
Conditions will remain breezy on Sunday, 5 April, with wind gusts of 40mph expected alongside sunny intervals and a chance of early morning rain. While the weekend will see cooler temperatures around 11°C on Sunday, the weather pattern is forecast to shift significantly from Monday, 6 April.
Temperatures will climb steadily throughout the start of the week, moving from 14°C on Monday to 18°C on Tuesday. By Wednesday, 8 April, the town is expected to see a peak of 20°C. This forecast is significantly warmer than the typical April average of 13°C for Oxfordshire, according to data from WeatherSpark.
Those planning to spend time outdoors during this warmer spell should prepare for high to very high pollen levels, particularly from birch and ash trees. Additionally, while the warmer weather arrives, UV levels will be moderate, and residents are advised to wear sunscreen during midday hours to protect against sun exposure.
Looking further ahead, the long-range forecast suggests that the generally settled and warm conditions may continue through 17 April, though there remains a possibility of occasional rain moving in from the Atlantic. This upcoming warmth follows a trend of early spring temperatures, similar to when parts of the UK first hit 20°C on 18 March this year.
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