Royal Wootton Bassett (Wiltshire) weather

Headline:

A mild week with outbreaks of rain and strong winds.

Today:

A cloudy start in the east, but outbreaks of rain quickly sweeping through around dawn, clearing to a sunny, breezy day. Feeling less humid than Monday but still warm in the sun. Strong winds at times, especially for exposed coasts. Maximum temperature 20 °C.

Tonight:

Winds easing through the evening for a calm night with long clear spells. Feeling chilly with temperatures falling to single-digits, a marked drop compared to Monday night. Minimum temperature 7 °C.

Wednesday:

Tomorrow, winds will strengthen again for a breezy day, particularly along exposed coastlines. Long sunny spells in the morning, then more limited in the afternoon. Another mild day. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Outlook for Thursday to Saturday:

Breezy on Thursday with increasing cloud. Rain overnight into Friday but becoming dry with sunny spells during the day. Cooler on Saturday with light winds and sunny spells.

High pressure is expected to lie close to or across the UK through much of this period. This will mean largely fine and dry weather for many, perhaps with some overnight mist and fog patches. Weak frontal systems could bring some rain from the west and showers may spread in from eastern coasts at times. Winds are expected to be mostly light. Temperatures will likely be around normal for the time of year, with frosty mornings in the usual prone areas.

High pressure will probably be dominant at first with many areas fine and dry. A transition to more changeable or unsettled weather patterns is expected during the first part of November with showers or longer spells of rain becoming more likely. Temperatures are likely to be near to or above normal for the period as a whole.