"'Much of the dry weather this April has been down to long spells of high pressure - dominated by clearer skies - which have kept the rain away,' explained Met Office Scientist Dr Emily Carlisle."
"'The overall dry signal this April masks some pronounced regional differences. Persistent high pressure frequently kept rain bearing systems away from southern and eastern parts of England, leading to notably low rainfall totals in areas such as East Anglia.'"
"'At the same time, parts of north-west Scotland remained more exposed to Atlantic systems, particularly during the first half of the month, resulting in above average rainfall there.'"
"'The Met Office's figures show that last month was the seventh warmest April on record, with mild temperatures across the UK.'"
April 2023 experienced 23% below-average rainfall across the UK, with significant regional variations. High pressure led to clearer skies and less rain, particularly in southern and eastern England. The month was the seventh warmest and fourth sunniest on record. While some areas saw little rain, parts of Scotland experienced above-average totals. Forecasts indicate rain over the bank holiday weekend, with flood warnings in effect. Temperatures reached highs of 26°C in southern locations, but thundery showers are expected soon.
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