Weekly Weather Summary for Glastonbury

This week in Glastonbury, residents and visitors can expect a mix of partly cloudy and cloudy skies, with temperatures gradually climbing towards the weekend. While the week starts dry, an increase in cloud cover midweek will lead to rain by Friday and Saturday. Winds will escalate as the week progresses, reaching significant speeds over the weekend.

Daily Weather Descriptions

Monday: The week begins with partly cloudy skies. Temperatures will range from a low of 6°C to a high of 16°C. Humidity is high at 87%, though there’s no chance of rain. Winds will stay light at 5mph.

Tuesday: Similar to Monday, expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures slightly rising to a max of 17°C and a minimum of 7°C. Humidity inches up to 88%, still with no precipitation expected, and a gentle breeze of 5mph.

Wednesday: Clouds take over for the day. Temperatures remain stable with a high of 17°C and a low of 7°C. Humidity increases to 89%, with a slight 7% chance of rain. Wind speeds will pick up slightly to 9mph.

Thursday: Cloudy conditions persist, with temperatures staying constant at a high of 17°C, but a warmer night with a low of 9°C. Humidity remains elevated at 89%, and there is a noticeable 32% chance of rain. Wind speeds will increase to 18mph.

Friday: Anticipate cloudy skies with rain expected in the afternoon. The day will be warmer with a high of 19°C and a low of 12°C. Humidity is down slightly to 85%, but there’s a significant 74% chance of rain, and winds will be stronger at 22mph.

Saturday: The day starts with morning rain transitioning to partly cloudy conditions. A cooler day with a high of 15°C and a low of 9°C. Humidity drops to 81%, with a high 74% chance of rainfall. The wind reaches a brisk 31mph.

Sunday: Expect cloudy conditions to close the week, with temperatures falling to a high of 15°C and a low of 7°C. Humidity is at 82%, and there’s a 32% chance of rain. Wind will be considerable at 25mph.

Weather Comparison to Previous Period

In comparison to the previous week, the upcoming period is looking to be slightly warmer with more cloud coverage. Last week’s sunny spells will be replaced by predominantly cloudy skies. The wet weather is more pronounced towards the weekend, diverging from drier conditions of the past few days.

Commuting Advice

This week, commuting should be mostly unhindered at the start. Keep an eye on weather updates midweek, as increasing winds and rain towards the weekend may necessitate additional travel time, particularly on Friday and Saturday when conditions are less favourable.

Advice for Weekend Plans

For weekend planners, it’s advisable to schedule outdoor activities for Sunday, when the weather is relatively dry, though still windy. For Saturday, indoor plans may be more suitable given the likelihood of morning rain and higher wind gusts. Always have an umbrella and a windbreaker handy for outdoor excursions.