Halloween in the UK is shaping up to be a wild one, a classic blend of howling winds, transitory sun, and bursts of heavy rain.
The UK rainfall has been restless overnight, with breezy winds rattling through municipalities and rain showers leaving billabongs
in their wake. But there’s further to come as the week edges into November.
After a stormy night, the morning brought a brief calm. Patches of blue sky browsed through in corridors of the country, but the peace is short-lived.
Strong southerly winds are currently driving a fresh surge of pall northwards. By noon, most of Britain will find itself under a thick, slate mask once again.
Southern England and Wales are first in line for another soaking. Heavy showers will sweep in, moving north and east through the autumn.
Anticipate breezy winds, violent cloudbursts, and indeed many blasts of thunder. It’s one of those days where the sun is deceptive, gone in a flash, replaced by a curtain of rain.
For those venturing out tonight for Halloween, the advice is simple: dress warm and leakproof. The evening starts off substantially dry, with a stiff breath then and there. But don’t get too comfortable.
As night falls, a band of heavy rain barrels in from the southwest, spreading through much of England and Scotland by night. Anticipate hail, thunder, and a fair bit of squelching underfoot.
Temperatures
Despite the unsettled conditions, it’s surprisingly mild for late October. Temperatures will hover around 16°C in southern England, reaching 17°C in parts of Cambridgeshire and the southeast.
Further north, readings of 13–15°C are expected in areas such as Durham and Inverness, while Belfast sits around 13°C. In sunny spells, it’ll feel almost springlike, a brief comfort amid the chaos.
Saturday
The weekend doesn’t offer much relief. Saturday dawns breezy and unsettled, with the overnight rain slowly drifting northeast.
The west stays showery and blustery, while the east may enjoy some brighter intervals between passing showers. Coastal areas, in particular, will feel the sting of the wind.
Temperatures dip slightly, ranging between 13–15°C across England and Wales, 11°C in Manchester, and 12°C in Edinburgh. It’s not cold, just unsettled and unpredictable.
Sunday and Beyond
By Sunday, low pressure remains the main player, keeping conditions mixed. The north and west can expect frequent showers, while the south and east might see some drier spells and occasional sunshine.
Heading into next week, forecasters are keeping an eye on Hurricane Melissa. As it transitions into an ex-hurricane, it could bring another round of strong winds and heavy rain to the UK.
Experts say it’s likely to feel “typically autumnal rather than extreme,” but after a week like this, most would welcome a little calm.
The UK weather remains stubbornly unsettled, windy, wet, yet strangely mild. For Halloween revelers, it’s a case of dodging downpours between treats.
For the rest of us, the first weekend of November promises a mix of blustery showers and fleeting sunshine. In other words, classic British weather.
