Cooler, fresher air is sweeping down from the north-west across England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, bringing falling atmospheric pressure, cloud bands, and scattered showers. Temperatures are peaking at 25°C in south-east England, while heavier rain and gusty south-westerly winds limit highs to around 17°C in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Pressure is falling on Monday, the wind direction is changing and a weather front is moving down from the north-west, signalling a change to cooler and fresher weather. The weather front, which is mainly a band of cloud with a few showers, will sweep across England and Wales. Sunny spells will follow. Temperatures will peak at 25C in south-east England. Cooler and less humid air follows the band of cloud. Another band of heavier rain will develop in Northern Ireland on Monday morning then spread across to Scotland and Cumbria in the afternoon. Accompanied by strong and gusty southwesterly winds, the rain will limit temperatures to around 17C in Scotland and Northern Ireland.
Regional Temperature Splits and Rainfall Patterns Across England and Wales
The weather front is sweeping across England and Wales as a primarily cloud-dominated band accompanied by a few localized showers. Sunny spells are expected to develop in the wake of the system, bringing relief from humid conditions.
South-east England is retaining the highest warmth, where temperatures are expected to reach a peak of 25C. Meanwhile, northern areas are experiencing significantly cooler weather. A heavier band of rain developed over Northern Ireland on Monday morning before pushing across toward Scotland and Cumbria by the afternoon.
Leeds Forecast: Heavy Rain and High Humidity on September 2, 2026
Latest weather update and forecast for Leeds. Leeds residents are bracing for a wet start to the week with heavy rain forecast for Tuesday, September 2, 2026. Temperatures will also see a noticeable drop. The outlook for the rest of the week indicates a gradual improvement with sunny intervals expected from Wednesday onwards, leading to warmer and more settled conditions by the weekend.
Detailed Tuesday Forecast. Today, Tuesday, September 2, 2026, Leeds will experience persistent heavy rain. The high temperature is predicted to be 19°C, with a low of 16°C, making the average temperature around 17.5°C. The chance of rain is high, and humidity will reach 95%. Wind speeds are expected to reach up to 37.01 kph. The day is forecast to be overcast and wet, with minimal sunshine.
Residents are advised to carry umbrellas and wear waterproof footwear if they plan to go outdoors. The high humidity and precipitation will contribute to damp and potentially chilly conditions. Outdoor activities may need to be adjusted, and indoor alternatives should be considered. Commuters should also anticipate potential delays due to the adverse weather.
Mid-Week Improvement and Warmer Weekend Outlook
Mid-Week Improvement. Looking ahead, Wednesday, September 3, will bring sunny intervals. Temperatures are expected to range from 14°C to 20°C.
This pattern of sunny intervals is set to continue through Thursday, September 4, and Friday, September 5. Maximum temperatures will be around 19°C and 18°C respectively. Minimum temperatures will drop to 12°C and 11°C.
Warmer Weekend Ahead. The weekend forecast shows a pleasant change. Saturday, September 6, is expected to have sunny intervals with a warmer high of 23°C and a low of 14°C. Sunday, September 7, will also feature sunny intervals, with a high of 19°C and a low of 13°C. The latter half of the week promises more settled and warmer weather following Tuesday’s heavy rain, according to meteorological forecasts for the region.