Information from The Met Office.

Today 22 February :

There will be a mixture of bright or sunny intervals and occasional showers, some of these could be heavy. Fresh to strong west to southwest breeze. A little milder. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Tonight:

The fresh west to southwesterly winds will continue to bring occasional showers, some of these again on the heavy side. Minimum temperature 5 °C.

Monday 23 February :

Some showers in the morning and early afternoon but dying out with a dry and sunny send to the day, winds also easing. Maximum temperature 8 °C.

Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:

Tuesday and Wednesday look cloudier with occasional rain, though probably turning drier on Wednesday afternoon. Further rain at times on Thursday but some brighter spells too.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC) on Sun 22 Feb 2026

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