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Met Office spokesperson Oli Claydon recently explained the “unsettled nature” of the weather this month had been driven by a low pressure currently in place. “The jet stream is bringing low pressure across Atlantic to the UK. This is in contrast to the high pressure we had in charge of our weather in June, bringing prolonged spells of settled weather.” Sunday morning will start off with patchy fog in places, lifting later to reveal sunny spells before cloud and spells of light rain move in in the afternoon. Met Eireann has said 'snow is possible' for some parts of Ireland within days as a cold snap takes hold. Between 7 and 21 August, the Met Office is forecasting unsettled conditions to continue. There could be a “gradual settling down” of conditions near the middle of the month with drier weather and more sun than previous weeks. However, the Met Office said “confidence is limited and unsettled spells are still possible”. Why is it raining so much in the UK?

Rainfall totals will tend to be higher across western areas of the UK, especially coasts and hills, although in general nothing exceptional for this time of year. Meanwhile parts of the far north, in particular the Northern Isles will likely see less rainfall than elsewhere. However, it’s set to turn even colder next week with the possibility of wintry showers hitting parts of the island. Ireland’s meteorological agency said: “Fine and frosty to begin for many Saturday with icy patches and some mist and fog in places. A little less cold in the west and south with the odd light shower. Sunny spells will develop in many areas, but it will turn cloudier from the Atlantic in the afternoon with rain developing near west and southwest coasts towards evening. Chilly, with afternoon highs of 5C to 8C generally, but again, remaining milder in the southwest. Light variable winds will become light or moderate southeasterly as the day goes on. Another day of sunshine and scattered blustery showers, with more persistent rain moving across the country through the afternoon and evening followed by scattered showers. Feeling cool with highest temperatures of seven to 10 degrees, in a moderate to fresh and gusty southwesterly wind.Frost and any fog lifting in morning then dry and mainly sunny for most, though perhaps still the odd shower over the north coast in morning. Light northwest winds. Maximum temperature 8 °C. Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday: Rather cloudy Sunday night with outbreaks of rain and drizzle. Later in the night, patchy rain and drizzle will move away to the south with clear spells developing from the north. There will be some mist and fog patches as winds will be light or moderate northwesterly, with lowest temperatures of around 4C to 6C.” Thursday will bring a generally dry day with some early sunny spells during the morning, however large areas of cloud will build, bringing a few isolated and light showers. The best of the sunny spells are expected across southern England and northern Scotland. There will be gentle to moderate north-easterly winds and overnight will be dry with clear intervals. Temperatures will climb to 7°C for Birmingham, 7°C Newcastle and 7°C Inverness. For those with any outdoor plans this weekend, Saturday will be the best day. A dry and fine day is forecast for most of Northern Ireland with sunny skies and light winds but the chance of the odd patch of cloud early in the morning and later in the evening.

Any early fog patches will lift in the morning then most places dry with bright or sunny spells but a few showers in afternoon Cloudier in north and east though with some sharp showers, but mainly near coasts. Northwesterly breeze. Maximum temperature 9 °C. Tonight:There were hopeful patterns in the data - suggesting dry weather is likely, but temperatures can be very unpredictable in May. The best of the sunny spells are expected across western Scotland. Moderate north-easterly winds are expected for most places, which may be locally brisk. Overnight will be largely dry. Highs will climb to 8°C for Norwich, 8°C for London and 8°C for Belfast.

Wednesday will continue to be dry for most areas, with large areas of cloud cover around but a threat of showers developing, which may merge into longer spells of rain and will be most frequent during the morning, before turning increasingly light and patchy. Where are the best places to see the northern lights in the UK? A dry and bright day on Friday with spells of sunshine and variable amounts of cloud cover around. Sunny spells on Saturday, however variable amounts of cloud will build in from the east. Similar conditions on Sunday. The coming weekend is set to bring a mix of sunny spells, showers and a touch of frost on the weather front. Mainly dry Monday night with light northerly or variable winds. A widespread frost setting in with lowest temperatures of 2C to -2C with some icy patches. Some mist or fog patches also.At this stage it looks like London could avoid the showers in the morning before some develop through the afternoon.