UK Weather Forecast for May

May 9, 2026, 14:06
UKEnvironment

Introduction

The weather in the UK is changing quickly. Some reports say it will be very cold, but others say it will be warm.

Main Body

Now, the weather is okay. South and Central England have temperatures between 19 and 21 degrees. This is warmer than usual for May. Soon, cold air from the North will come. Temperatures will drop. In some North areas, it will be very cold at night. One weather group says a 'mini-heatwave' starts on May 20. London and Cambridge could reach 26 degrees. This is very warm. But the Met Office says the weather will be bad. They expect rain and wind from May 13 to May 22. They think it will not be very warm.

Conclusion

The UK weather is not stable. It can be very cold or very warm in May.

Learning

🌡️ Talking about the Future

In the text, we see the word will. We use this to guess what happens next.

Pattern: Will + Action/State

  • It will be warm → Prediction
  • Temperatures will drop → Change

⚖️ Comparing Things

Look at the phrase: "warmer than usual".

When we compare two things, we often add -er to the end of a short word and then use than.

  • Warm →\rightarrow Warmer than
  • Cold →\rightarrow Colder than

📍 Key Vocabulary for A2

WordMeaning
StableNot changing
ReachTo get to a number/place
UsualNormal
ExpectTo think something will happen

Vocabulary Learning

weather
the state of the atmosphere outside, such as sunny or rainy
Example:The weather today is sunny and warm.
weather (n.)
the conditions of the atmosphere, such as sunny or rainy
Example:The weather is sunny today.
cold
having a low temperature; not warm
Example:It will be cold tonight.
cold (adj.)
having a low temperature
Example:It is cold outside.
warm
having a moderate or pleasant temperature
Example:I like the warm weather in May.
warm (adj.)
having a moderate temperature
Example:The soup feels warm.
temperatures
the measure of heat in the air
Example:Temperatures will be between 19 and 21 degrees.
degrees (n.)
units of temperature measurement
Example:The temperature is 20 degrees.
degrees
a unit of measurement for temperature
Example:The temperature is 26 degrees Celsius.
night (n.)
the time after sunset, before sunrise
Example:We will stay up until night.
night
the period of darkness after sunset
Example:It will be very cold at night.
rain (n.)
water droplets falling from clouds
Example:It might rain tomorrow.
rain
water droplets that fall from clouds
Example:We expect rain from May 13 to May 22.
wind (n.)
moving air
Example:The wind is strong.
wind
moving air
Example:Strong wind can make the weather feel colder.
stable (adj.)
not changing or fluctuating
Example:The weather is stable.
stable
not changing or fluctuating
Example:The UK weather is not stable.
change (v.)
to become different
Example:The weather will change.
forecast
a prediction of future weather
Example:The forecast says it will be warm.
quickly (adv.)
at a fast speed
Example:The temperature changed quickly.
change
to become different
Example:The weather is changing quickly.
report (n.)
a written or spoken statement of information
Example:We read the weather report.
report
a statement of facts or information
Example:Some reports say it will be very cold.
group (n.)
a collection of people or things
Example:The weather group gave the forecast.
say
to express in words
Example:They say it will be warm.
mini-heatwave (n.)
a short period of hot weather
Example:The mini-heatwave will start on May 20.
very
to a high degree
Example:It will be very cold.
London (n.)
a major city in the UK
Example:London will have warm weather.
okay
acceptable or normal
Example:The weather is okay.
Cambridge (n.)
a city in the UK known for its university
Example:Cambridge may reach 26 degrees.
quickly
fast or happening soon
Example:The weather is changing quickly.
reach (v.)
to arrive at or attain a point
Example:The temperature reached 26 degrees.
bad (adj.)
not good or unpleasant
Example:The weather is bad.
expect (v.)
to think or believe something will happen
Example:We expect rain.
North (n.)
the direction opposite to south
Example:Cold air comes from the North.
South (n.)
the direction opposite to north
Example:South England has warmer temperatures.