Residents in Swindon, Wiltshire, are preparing for a significant change in the weather as strong winds and cold temperatures are expected to arrive on Tuesday 24 March 2026. The shift follows a settled weekend and will bring much cooler conditions to the community.
According to the Met Office, wind gusts will reach 37mph on Tuesday. Rain is expected to develop in the afternoon, with a 90 per cent chance of heavy rain by the evening.
The weather will turn even windier on Wednesday 25 March 2026, with gusts forecast to hit 41mph. While the actual temperature will reach a high of 8°C, the wind chill will make it feel as cold as -3°C overnight.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Steve Willington said this shift to cooler weather is normal for this time of year. He explained that it is common to see colder spells and more unsettled weather during the month of March.
The South West England regional forecast suggests the cold snap will continue throughout the week. Swindon may also see wintry showers on Thursday 26 March 2026, with a 30 per cent chance of snow or sleet forecast for 6am.
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