However, forecasters do not expect the sunshine to last, with “unsettled conditions” and rain showers on the way over the weekend.

placeholder image — However, forecasters do not expect the sunshine to last, with “unsettled conditions” and rain showers on the way over the weekend.

In Pictures: Sun comes out for May Day ahead of bank holiday weekend

By Staff reporter

Published 1st May 2026, 18:29 GMT

Updated 1st May 2026, 18:55 GMT

Temperatures soared in parts of the UK on Friday but forecasters have warned the weather may take a turn for the worse over the bank holiday weekend.

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