Revellers enjoy second night of balmy May Bank Holiday

Revellers enjoy second night of balmy May Bank Holiday: Boozy Britons make the most of the three day weekend by hitting bars and clubs in Leeds, Newcastle and Manchester, with temperatures set to hit 65F by Monday

The long weekend has seen partygoers hit pubs and clubs for the second night in a row this May Bank Holiday
Temperatures could reach up to 18C (64.4F) on Monday as rain gives way to dry weather across the country
Many revellers donned tiny dresses and crop tops in Newcastle and Leeds despite the cooler temperatures

May Bank Holiday celebrations are well under way, as boozy revellers hit the town for the second night in a row during the three-day weekend.

Partygoers are making the most of the long weekend by visiting the UK’s pubs, bars and clubs, though Britain is set for a ‘mixed bag’ of spring weather including sunshine and rain.

Although undeterred by the chillier temperatures, revellers rocked tiny dresses and crop tops in Newcastle, Leeds and Birmingham, with others wearing fancy dress for the occasion.

Temperatures could reach up to 18C (64.4F) on Monday, although they are not expected to return to the highs seen earlier in the month, as rain gives way to dry weather across the country.

Large queues have been seen at airports, railway stations, ports and roads as members of the public attempted to escape for the Bank Holiday.

This month has been the latest in the string of dry Aprils, with rainfall about 35 per cent lower than average, according to the Met Office.

Many areas will experience rain on Sunday as a low pressure system moves down from Scotland and Northern Ireland, but this will be followed by a spell of milder weather.

Revellers out on Saturday evening in Newcastle city centre enjoying the second night of the three Bank Holiday weekend

Fancy dress of famous British characters, such as Ali-G and Austin Powers, was a popular option for many on Saturday night

Colder weather and even downpours did not deter partygoers in Newcastle from enjoying their bank holiday

Even the police were in good spirits posing for photos alongside revellers in odd costumes

A man in Newcastle enjoys tucking into a burger on Saturday evening as a police officer looks on

It is expected that the weather will be good enough for revellers across the country to still go out and enjoy another night out on Sunday

A group of revellers give their friend some support as they make there way through the city centre of Newcastle

There have been some April showers across Britain this Bank Holiday but not in the same manner as last year’s washout

According to Met Office forecaster Richard Miles, the south-east of England might be spared these April showers, depending on when the ‘dawdling’ weather system ‘peters out’.

‘Most places are going to see some fine periods over the weekend and some reasonable spring weather,’ he said.

‘It’s not a washout and it’s not a heatwave. After the rain band passes on Monday, it might be dry enough for a barbecue. It’s not going to be beating down but you will see some gaps in the cloud.’

Predicted highs of below 20C (68F) may prove a disappointment to some after the Easter heatwave. On Good Friday, the temperature recorded at St James’ Park in London was higher than in Ibiza.

‘What we’ve seen this month is a long period of time with the UK under the influence of high pressure, bringing calm and settled weather, especially in the south,’ the National Climate Information Centre’s Dr Mark McCarthy said.

However, this weekend’s ‘mixed bag of spring weather’ – which Mr Miles called ‘pretty standard’ for late April – marks a return to normality after last year’s Bank Holiday washout.

Friends enjoy a drink or two ahead of the Otley run, a the famous Leeds pub crawl from Woodies all the way to Dry Dock

Four women dress in colourful costumes as they make their way to the Otley run in Leeds on Saturday

Yeehaw! A group of five dress up as cowgirls donning riding boots and curled brim hats on the May Bank Holiday in Leeds

Revellers hit the streets of Birmingham city centre as they started the May Bank Holiday weekend with a bang

Partygoers took advantage of the warm temperatures to wear skimpy outfits as they made their way to and from clubs on Friday night

Police were also out in force ahead of the Bank Holiday weekend with trouble caused by booze expected in city centres

Passengers queue for security at Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport as long lines start to form at airports across the country

The Bank Holiday weekend party started at the Astoria nightclub in Portsmouth, Hampshire and adjoining Mr Miyagi’s bar on Friday night

Revellers in Leeds kicked off the Bank Holiday on Friday night donning golf and tennis attire

Temperatures could reach up to 18C (64.4F) on Monday, although they are not expected to return to the highs seen earlier in the month, as rain gives way to dry weather across the country (Revellers, one barefoot, enjoy a night out in Leeds city centre)

People enjoy the bright sunshine on Wimbledon Common south west London

People enjoy the warm and sunny weather while out punting on the River Cam in Cambridge on Saturday

The long weekend saw partygoers hit the UK’s pubs, bars and clubs, with Britain set for a ‘mixed bag’ of spring weather including sunshine and rain

Many revellers donned tiny dresses and crop tops in Leeds and Birmingham despite the cooler temperatures, with others wearing fancy dress for the occasion

Holiday makers are seen queuing at King’s Cross St. Pancras station for Eurostar early in the morning of the May Bank Holiday weekend

Visitors enjoy a sunny but cool day at Weymouth as the May Bank Holliday gets underway

According to Met Office forecaster Richard Miles, the south-east of England might be spared these April showers, depending on when the ‘dawdling’ weather system ‘peters out’.

‘Most places are going to see some fine periods over the weekend and some reasonable spring weather,’ he said.

Predicted highs of below 20C (68F) may prove a disappointment to some after the Easter heatwave. On Good Friday, the temperature recorded at St James’ Park in London was higher than in Ibiza.

However, this weekend’s ‘mixed bag of spring weather’ – which Mr Miles called ‘pretty standard’ for late April – marks a return to normality after last year’s Bank Holiday washout.

This month has been the latest in the string of dry Aprils, with rainfall about 35 per cent lower than average, according to the Met Office (a young lad struggles to hold his booze at a bus stop in Leeds)

Most areas will experience rain on Saturday or Sunday as a low pressure system moves down from Scotland and Northern Ireland, but this will be followed by a spell of milder weather (Birmingham city centre)

Large queues also started to form at airports, railway stations, ports and roads as members of the public attempted to escape for the Bank Holiday (Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport pictured)

People enjoying the warm and sunny weather while out punting on the River Cam in Cambridge

It is expected thousands of Revellers will enjoy the latest Bank Holiday weekend (this young lady donned a pink corset top in Birmingham)

According to Met Office forecaster Richard Miles, the south-east of England might be spared these April showers, depending on when the ‘dawdling’ weather system ‘peters out’ (pictured: Revellers hit the streets of Birmingham city centre)

‘Most places are going to see some fine periods over the weekend and some reasonable spring weather,’ he said

More passengers queue for security at Terminal 1 at Manchester Airport as people try to fly abroad to avoid the ‘mixed’ British weather

A rower travels along the River Thames near Maidenhead, Berkshire

Predicted highs of below 20C (68F) may prove a disappointment to some after the Easter heatwave. On Good Friday, the temperature recorded at St James’ Park in London was higher than in Ibiza (a girl does a cartwheel in Leeds)

Revellers make the most of Friday night out in Soho, central London as the May Bank Holiday begins

2000 people packed out the venues including Portsmouth University students and Navy personnel. With five bars and four rooms of music across the two venues and stage performers meant for a big party at the most popular venue in the city

However, this weekend’s ‘mixed bag of spring weather’ – which Mr Miles called ‘pretty standard’ for late April – marks a return to normality after last year’s Bank Holiday washout

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