Bournemouth is set for a sharp drop in temperature this weekend after the town baked in record-breaking heat that pushed the mercury to 30.6°C on Wednesday. The Met Office confirmed the scorching high on 27 May contributed to the UK’s warmest May and spring since records began, but a return of Atlantic weather systems will bring cloud, rain, and a much cooler feel from Sunday.
The recent heatwave saw back-to-back national temperature records tumble, with Bournemouth right at the heart of the exceptional warmth. Thursday and Friday offer a final taste of summer, with plenty of sunshine and highs of 27°C and 24°C respectively. Saturday remains dry and bright, with a high of 26°C before the change kicks in.
Sunday marks a noticeable shift as skies turn cloudy and the temperature struggles to reach 20°C. There is a 30 per cent chance of rain from midday, and that damp theme continues into Monday with light rain and overcast conditions holding the high to around 19°C. The Met Office outlook points to unsettled conditions into early June, with Atlantic fronts bringing spells of rain and temperatures closer to the seasonal average.
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