Residents and visitors in Torquay can expect a sharp shift in weather conditions this week, with a spell of mild sunshine making way for rain and high winds by the Easter bank holiday weekend. According to the Met Office, today, 31 March, will bring unseasonably warm temperatures of 17°C with sunny intervals, though conditions will deteriorate significantly by Friday.
The weather is set to turn unsettled as the bank holiday approaches. Light rain is expected on Friday 3 April, with a 70% chance of precipitation between 10am and 1pm. Wind gusts are also anticipated to strengthen to 32mph during this time.
By Saturday 4 April, conditions will become more challenging as wind gusts reach up to 47mph during the mid-afternoon. Although the thermometer may show 13°C, the wind chill will make it feel closer to 8°C. Visibility is also predicted to drop to a poor 3.1km due to the combination of wind and rain. Despite this, the Environment Agency has reported that there are currently no active flood alerts or warnings for Devon.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Steven Keates said: “As we head into Good Friday and Easter Saturday, the weather is expected to turn more unsettled, with spells of rain at times, some of which could be heavy.” The Met Office has confirmed this “unsettled” pattern is affecting large parts of the country.
For a town like Torquay, which relies on a tourism industry that accounts for roughly 18% of local employment and attracts approximately 4.5 million visits annually, these shifts in weather are a notable factor for those planning outdoor activities. Historical Met Office data shows that Easter weather can range from significant warmth to extreme cold and high winds, highlighting the unpredictable nature of early April across the English Riviera.
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