Residents in Southampton should prepare for a noticeable drop in temperature and unsettled weather as the week progresses, following an unusually warm start. According to the Met Office, after experiencing sunny conditions with highs of 23°C on Wednesday 8 April, the city is set to see cooler, more typical spring weather arrive by the weekend.
Conditions will begin to change on Friday 10 April, as cloud cover moves in and temperatures fall to a maximum of 12°C. With wind gusts reaching 25mph, it will feel closer to 9°C for those heading out.
The weekend will remain unsettled with a mix of sunny intervals and showers. On Saturday 11 April, temperatures are expected to reach 13°C, though strong winds of up to 32mph will make it feel closer to 10°C. Sunday 12 April will bring similar wind speeds and the likelihood of light showers.
The cooler pattern continues into early next week, with Monday 13 April expected to be the wettest day. Light rain is likely throughout the morning, with temperatures again struggling to reach 13°C, feeling more like 9°C. While the warm temperatures earlier this week were well above the long-term April average of 13°C, the upcoming forecast aligns more closely with the typical conditions for this time of year as documented by Weather2Travel.
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