Hertfordshire

Warm Weekend Ahead for Welwyn Garden City as Temperatures Peak at 21°C

By

Karen McGinn
6 May 2026, 10:20 am

Residents in Welwyn Garden City can expect a warming trend this week, with temperatures rising from 13°C on Wednesday, 6 May, to a peak of 21°C by Saturday, 9 May 2026, according to the Met Office.

While the week brings warmer weather, the Met Office has warned that Thursday night could see temperatures drop to 5°C, creating a risk of frost in rural areas around the town. This risk of overnight rural frost is expected to persist into mid-May, with overall temperatures remaining near or below average for the time of year.

By Friday, weather conditions are expected to become more unsettled. According to the Met Office, rain and showers are expected to move in from the southwest, with some potentially heavy and thundery. Saturday offers the warmest conditions, though residents planning outdoor activities should be aware that the afternoon brings a 40% chance of light rain and wind gusts that could reach 28mph. 

The unsettled weather will continue into Sunday, 10 May, which is forecast to be cooler and cloudier with temperatures around 19°C and wind gusts of up to 25mph. Looking ahead, the forecast indicates the weather will remain changeable through the lead-up to the Bank Holiday weekend.

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