The long dry spell is forecast to end soon for most of us
Paul Greaves Senior News Reporter
20:29, 25 Jul 2026
Rain is forecast(Image: Met Office)
After one of the longest dry spells in memory forecasters are finally saying rain is on its way.
The Met Office has stated exactly where and when we should expect the wet stuff to descend on Bristol, Gloucester and Somerset.
Those hoping for the heavens to open will have to wait a little longer. It won’t be a barrage of cats and dogs – just a shower, drizzle and sprinkle here and there.
In fact, some places won’t see much rain at all and most of it will be when we are sleeping. Nevertheless it does seem a change is on its way.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Dan Suri, said: “After a prolonged spell of hot, dry and settled weather, some will see a temporary change this weekend as weather fronts move south-east across the UK.
“For much of southern England, dry conditions are expected to remain the dominant feature, with temperatures recovering quickly next week and the potential for very warm or locally hot weather to return.”
Sunday is expected to be the coolest day of the weekend for many areas, with temperatures returning closer to average for the time of year.
Early August could see a change to more widely unsettled conditions.
Here’s when and where it is expected to rain in Bristol, Gloucester and Somerset this weekend:BRISTOL
Sunday, July 26: 12am-7am (80 per cent chance of rain)
Rain forecast Bristol(Image: Met Office)
GLOUCESTER
Sunday: 5am-7am (30 per cent chance)
TAUNTON
Sunday: 4am-9am (80 per cent chance)
YEOVIL
Sunday: 6am-9am (70 per cent chance)
BATH
Saturday 8pm-11pm (30 per cent chance)
Sunday: 12am-7am (70 per cent chance)
MINEHEAD
Sunday: 1am-7am (90 per cent chance)
WELLS
Saturday: 10pm-midnight (40 per cent chance)
Sunday: 12am-8am (95 per cent chance)