The Easter bank holiday weekend is just around the corner and the Met Office has issued its UK forecast, but it might not be what we want to hear. The long weekend forecast is for it to be "unsettled with rain or showers in most regions at times".

The break is early for an Easter weekend, although the earliest possible date for Easter is March 22 and the latest is April 25. But it's not all doom and gloom, the weather forecasting agency has said there will also be "some drier and brighter spells". Temperatures will be around 12°C, with a high of 15°C in Aberystwyth.

The full forecast for the UK says: "The Easter weekend is likely to be unsettled with rain or showers in most regions at times, but also some drier and brighter spells. The heaviest and most frequent showers are more likely to be in southern and western areas." For the latest Welsh news delivered to your inbox sign up to our newsletter

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It goes on to say: "Later in the weekend, there is a chance of northern areas becoming drier with increasing amounts of sunshine. Compared to the coming week, the Easter weekend is likely to be a little warmer. Into the following week, continued unsettled or changeable weather remains the most likely outcome. All areas are likely to see further rain or showers at times, with some drier spells in between, but wet weather will tend to favour the south whilst northern parts remain a bit drier on average." Get the best user experience with WalesOnline’s Premium app on Apple or Android

Here is how it looks in parts of Wales over the weekend:

Cardiff

Swansea


Aberystwyth


Bangor

The forecast for Wales in the build up the bank holiday weekend is showing that Tuesday (March 26) will be the best day of the week. The Met Office forecast says: "A brighter day with sunny spells and just the low chance of a shower. With lighter winds it will feel warmer than today. Maximum temperature 13°C.

It adds: "The rest of the week will remain changeable with sunny or clear spells interspersed with heavy blustery showers. Windy at times with temperatures near to average."

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