Met Office Daily Weather: Rainy and Warm
The start of November brings unsettled and unusually mild weather across the UK, with heavy rain, strong winds, and above-average temperatures. A series of frontal systems dominate the pattern, causing changeable conditions especially in the north and west.
Monday's Weather
Monday will be mostly cloudy and windy, with rain outbreaks—some persistent and heavy, especially over western hills. Sheltered eastern areas should see longer dry spells and occasional brightness. Temperatures will be widely mild, generally between 12 and 15°C, locally reaching 16 to 17°C near high ground, particularly in northern, northeastern, and eastern Scotland.
There is a risk of local gales, particularly in exposed northern and western regions.
Monday Night Forecast
Conditions will remain very mild, cloudy, and windy overnight over much of the country. Further rain is likely across Wales, northern England, and southern Scotland. Northern Ireland and parts of northern and western Scotland can expect clearer skies but blustery showers.
A yellow warning for rain has been issued for parts of Cumbria from midnight until 11:00 am Tuesday, with 30–60 mm of rain expected, and up to 80 mm in some areas.
This comes after an already wet period, raising the risk of flooding and travel disruption. Overnight temperatures will stay high, with some places in England and Wales not dropping below 14°C.
Summary
Changeable, mild, and wet conditions will prevail across the UK, with heavy rain and strong winds creating local hazards, especially in the north and west.
Author's note: Early November's weather in the UK is marked by mild temperatures and significant rain, posing flooding concerns in vulnerable areas.