Early morning fog and frost will give way to warm sunshine across Kent on Saturday, but a slow-moving weather front will bring significant rainfall from the northwest later in the weekend.
Kent residents should prepare for contrasting conditions this weekend as a slow-moving weather front approaches from the Atlantic. Saturday morning will start cold with frost and patchy fog affecting parts of the county, particularly in rural areas and where cloud cover breaks up overnight. However, once the fog clears, expect pleasant spring sunshine with temperatures climbing into the mid-to-high teens Celsius – well above average for late March.
The northwest-moving front will gradually push into Kent during Saturday afternoon and evening, initially bringing cloud and outbreaks of rain. The rain will become more persistent overnight into Sunday as the front continues its sluggish progress southeastwards. Residents in western and northwestern parts of Kent may experience heavier bursts, though the slow pace of the system means impacts should remain moderate rather than severe.
Sunday will see increasingly unsettled conditions as rain continues to move across the county. The persistent nature of this front means rainfall totals could build up, particularly where the system stalls. Conditions are expected to gradually improve from Monday onwards as the front finally clears eastwards, though some moisture and cloud may linger into early next week.
Key Information
- Saturday morning: Early frost and fog before clearing to warm, sunny spells
- Daytime temperatures: Mid-to-high teens Celsius on Saturday
- Saturday afternoon onwards: Rain developing from the northwest
- Sunday: Persistent rainfall as the front moves slowly southeastwards
- Travel disruption possible on roads affected by heavy rain
