Ipswich residents should prepare for a wet and windy start to the week before warmer, sunny conditions arrive in time for the Late May Bank Holiday. According to the Met Office, Tuesday 19 May is bringing unsettled weather with a high chance of light rain and strong wind gusts reaching 35mph.
The weather is expected to improve significantly from Wednesday onwards as temperatures begin to climb. The forecast indicates a steady rise from 20°C on Wednesday to a peak of 27°C by Saturday. Friday 22 May is currently predicted to be the most suitable day for outdoor plans, featuring clear, sunny skies, light winds, and temperatures reaching 25°C.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Tony Wisson noted that the late-week weather will feel like a marked contrast to recent days, potentially bringing the warmest day of the year so far. While warm conditions are expected to persist throughout the Bank Holiday weekend, residents who suffer from hay fever should be aware that pollen levels are forecast to rise from low to moderate starting on Friday.
The latest weather information was provided by the Met Office forecast updated at 6:57am on 19 May 2026. The warm and fair weather is expected to continue through Sunday and into Bank Holiday Monday.
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