Information from The Met Office.

Today 5 May :

A mixture of sunshine and blustery showers, some of these heavy and wintry at times. Feeling unseasonably cold with a fresh north or northwesterly breeze. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Tonight:

Late sunny then clear spells and a few scattered showers, some of which may be wintry over higher ground. A cold night with a touch of frost. Minimum temperature 0 °C.

Wednesday 6 May :

A chilly but bright start to the day, some early sunny spells possible. Turning rather cloudy with patchy rain for a time in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 9 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Bright but with good deal of cloud around during this period and a few scattered showers. Rather breezy at times.

Updated: 04:00 (UTC+1) on Tue 5 May 2026

dark and white tulips in the boarders at the Pickaquoy Centre

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