Often rather cloudy at times through next week with cloud thick enough for outbreaks of light rain from time to time, especially towards the northwest of the UK. Elsewhere, largely dry with some sunny spells although rather windy. Into late August, changeable conditions look likely to continue in the north with showers or outbreaks of rain at times. Towards the southwest higher pressure is expected to be more of an influence, allowing for more settled and drier conditions. Temperatures are likely to be around average for the time of the year, although there is a chance of some warmer weather in the south if winds turn to an easterly direction. This may also bring the chance of intermittent heavy rain and thundery showers.