Residents in Lancaster can look forward to a week of warming, sunny weather following a showery start to the week. According to the Met Office, conditions will settle after Monday, leading to dry and bright days from Wednesday through the weekend.
While the start of the week will see light showers and temperatures around 13°C, the weather will improve significantly as the week progresses. By Thursday and Friday, temperatures are expected to reach 18°C, which is roughly 6°C to 7°C above the historical average for April in the area.
Those with gardens or outdoor plans should be aware that Tuesday is expected to be the windiest day of the week, with gusts potentially reaching 32mph. It is advisable to secure any loose items before the breezy conditions arrive.
Hay fever sufferers should take note that pollen levels will be high on Monday due to birch pollen, which is currently the primary type affecting the area. Levels are expected to drop to moderate for the remainder of the week. Experts at the Met Office note that the 2026 pollen season has been particularly intense due to the recent warm, wet spring weather, though grass pollen is not expected to become the main concern until mid-May.
The upcoming warm spell will coincide with the start of the 34th annual Wray Scarecrow Festival & Fair, which begins on Saturday, 25 April. The event, which features a Greatest of All Time theme, will run through to the bank holiday on Monday, 4 May.
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