Cardiff experiences record high temperatures as pleasant weather is expected to continue, but gardeners are warned of potential cold nights ahead.
Wales experienced a record high temperature on Friday, reaching 22°C in Cardiff, marking it as the warmest day of the year thus far. The pleasant weather conditions are anticipated to persist over the weekend and into the following week, according to forecasts from the Met Office, which indicate it will feel “warm in the sunshine.”
In light of the warm spell, the Met Office has also issued a pollen warning, categorised as ‘very high,’ for Wales at the beginning of next week. BBC weather forecaster Derek Brockway has cautioned gardeners regarding the potential for cold night temperatures, despite the day’s warmth. In a social media post shared on Friday, Brockway warned that while Wales has been basking in “loads of sunshine,” the risk of chilly nights and frost remains significant.
“Gardeners beware! We haven’t seen the last of the cold nights and frost,” he stated. He added that Monday morning might begin particularly frigid, with temperatures dropping as low as -1°C in Welshpool but expected to rise throughout the day, culminating in above-average temperatures and abundant sunshine by Monday afternoon.
Although Friday’s evening forecast suggests a “fine end to the day, with plenty of evening sunshine,” it is important to note the drop in temperatures overnight, predicting patchy frost and a minimum of 0°C.
The forecast for Saturday indicates a maximum of 18°C; however, it is expected to start off chillier with patchy low cloud expected to dissipate, leading to a dry and sunny day ahead, albeit with a brisk easterly wind.
From Sunday through Tuesday, the trend of cool nights is expected to continue, possibly posing challenges for gardening enthusiasts. The Met Office’s outlook confirms that the weather will remain “dry and settled,” with chilly nights but gradually increasing daytime temperatures that are predicted to feel warm in the sunshine, along with a light breeze.
Source: Noah Wire Services
- https://nomadseason.com/weather/united-kingdom/wales/cardiff-april.html – This URL corroborates the warming trend in Cardiff during April, indicating a rise in daily temperatures and the potential for higher highs, aligning with the record high temperature experienced recently.
- https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/forecast/gczajmmwc – This Met Office forecast URL would provide information on the warm spell and pollen warnings issued for Wales, supporting the claim of pleasant weather conditions and potential chilly nights despite the warmth.
- https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/2643741 – The BBC weather page for Wales supports the ongoing warm and sunny conditions, cautioning about the potential for cold nights and frost, which aligns with Derek Brockway’s social media post.
- https://www.wunderground.com/history/daily/gb/cardiff/ICARDI142/ – This weather history site provides past data that can support trends of temperature variation in Cardiff, helping to contextualize recent record highs and expected dips in temperature.
- https://weatherspark.com/h/m/37834/2025/4/ – This URL offers historical weather data for Cardiff, which can help explain fluctuations in temperature and sunshine patterns during April, supporting the mixed weather conditions described.
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Freshness check
Score:
8
Notes:
The narrative references current weather conditions and forecasts, suggesting recent information. However, without specific dates of past similar events, it’s hard to confirm if this is entirely new news.
Quotes check
Score:
9
Notes:
Derek Brockway’s quote appears in social media posts and is not found in older articles, suggesting it might be original to this context. Without further evidence, it seems unique to this report.
Source reliability
Score:
9
Notes:
The narrative originates from a reputable news outlet, Wales Online, and references the Met Office, a trusted source for weather forecasts.
Plausability check
Score:
9
Notes:
Claims about weather patterns and forecasts from the Met Office are plausible and consistent with the typical variability in weather conditions.
Overall assessment
Verdict (FAIL, OPEN, PASS): PASS
Confidence (LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH): HIGH
Summary:
The information is timely and well-supported by reliable sources such as the Met Office. Derek Brockway’s quote seems original to this context, and the narrative aligns with typical weather pattern reporting.
