Information from The Met Office.

Today 7 February :

It will be cloudy with occasional mainly light rain and drizzle throughout the day. Winds will be a fresh to strong southeasterly, making it feel cold and raw. Maximum temperature 5 °C.

Tonight:

It will stay cloudy with further mainly light rain and drizzle at times, though with some longer dry interludes overnight. Fresh to strong southeasterly winds. Minimum temperature 3 °C.

Sunday 8 February :

It will remain cloudy with outbreaks of rain, which may be a little heavier at times. Strong southeasterly winds. Maximum temperature 7 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

It will remain cloudy with outbreaks of rain, which may be heavy at times. Strong eastelry winds. Probably colder on Wednesday with some wintry flurries.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sat 7 Feb 2026

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