Festival-goers are in for a largely dry and warm weekend at Richfield Avenue, but the Met Office is warning of a significant risk of heavy, thundery showers on Saturday.
As thousands of fans descend on Reading for a weekend headlined by Blink-182, Lana Del Rey, and Fred again.., the weather forecast is looking like a classic festival mix.
While Friday and Sunday are set to be pleasant, all eyes are on a patch of volatile weather predicted for Saturday afternoon. Here’s the breakdown of what to expect, hour by hour.
Friday, 22nd August
A great day for arriving and setting up camp. It’s expected to be dry all day with pleasant sunny spells.
- 12:00 PM: Sunny intervals, 19°C, <5% chance of rain.
- 3:00 PM: More sun, peaking at 21°C, <5% chance of rain.
- 6:00 PM: Clear skies as the evening’s first headliners begin, 20°C, <5% chance of rain.
- 9:00 PM: A clear night, getting cooler at 16°C, <5% chance of rain.
Saturday, 23rd August
This is the day to be prepared. The morning looks fine, but the forecast changes significantly in the afternoon, with the Met Office highlighting a risk of heavy, thundery downpours.
- 9:00 AM: Sunny intervals to start the day, 16°C, 10% chance of rain.
- 12:00 PM: Clouding over, but still warm at 20°C, 20% chance of rain.
- 3:00 PM: (KEY TIME) The highest risk period begins. Light showers turning heavier. 21°C, 60% chance of rain.
- 6:00 PM: Showers expected to continue, potentially thundery. 19°C, 50% chance of rain.
- 9:00 PM: The rain should clear by the time the headliners are on stage, but it will be a damp evening. 16°C, 20% chance of rain.
Sunday, 24th August
The final day looks much better, with the rain clearing for a dry and bright finish to the festival.
- 9:00 AM: A bright start after Saturday’s rain, 15°C, 10% chance of rain.
- 12:00 PM: Sunny intervals and a pleasant breeze, 19°C, <5% chance of rain.
- 3:00 PM: The afternoon should be perfect festival weather, peaking at 22°C, <5% chance of rain.
- 6:00 PM: Clear and sunny, 20°C, <5% chance of rain.
In short: pack for sun, but a waterproof jacket and wellies are non-negotiable for Saturday. Don’t get caught out by the afternoon downpour.
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Luke Dyson
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