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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Civic Insight weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

☁️20°C
OvercastEast Midlands AirportFeels like 20° · Wind 12 km/h · Humidity 76%
UV 3 ModerateSunrise 04:39Sunset 21:31
Today🌦️21°16°💧100%
Thu☁️24°16°💧2%
Fri☁️26°16°💧4%
Sat☁️23°18°💧14%
Sun☁️27°16°💧4%
Mon☁️29°17°💧47%
Tue☀️31°18°💧14%

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

The East Midlands is facing a mostly cloudy and damp spell, with the live forecast above for East Midlands Airport showing light rain and moderate south-westerly winds; brighter interludes are possible later in the day but unsettled conditions will persist into the evening.

What is the outlook for the East Midlands today and tonight?

Cloud will thicken from the west through the morning, bringing patchy rain to Leicestershire, Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. The east midlands weather bbc and local observations agree that a band of more persistent rain will push across the region by mid-afternoon. Tonight remains mostly overcast with occasional drizzle, particularly over higher ground in the Peak District. Temperatures will hold near 8–10°C, making it a mild but damp night.

How will the week shape up across the region?

Looking at the east midlands weather for next 7 days met office guidance, a low-pressure system will keep things changeable. Tuesday brings a mix of sunny spells and showers, while Wednesday sees a more settled interlude before rain returns on Thursday. For those planning ahead, the east midlands weather forecast 14 days met office outlook suggests a gradual drying trend towards the end of next week, though confidence is low beyond day 10. If you need hour-by-hour detail, the east midlands weather hourly charts show the heaviest rain likely during the morning commute on Tuesday. No east midlands weather warning is currently in force, but keep an eye on updates if you travel across the M1 corridor.

RegionEast Midlands (Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland)
WindSouth-westerly 15–25 mph, gusting 35 mph near coastal Lincolnshire
Rain risk60–80% this afternoon, easing to 30% by midnight
VisibilityModerate, falling to poor in persistent rain and hill fog
Will the East Midlands see any frost tonight?

No, temperatures are expected to stay well above freezing at 8–10°C under the cloud cover. Frost is unlikely until clearer skies arrive later in the week, when early-morning lows could dip to 3°C in rural parts.

Is there a weather warning for the East Midlands?

No warnings are currently issued by the Met Office. However, the east midlands weather warning page is worth checking if you are travelling, as a yellow rain alert could be triggered for parts of Lincolnshire later in the week.

Where can I find a 14-day forecast for the East Midlands?

The east midlands weather forecast 14 days met office page provides a general trend, though beyond 7 days accuracy drops. For shorter range planning, use the east midlands weather for next 7 days or the east midlands weather tomorrow update.

For the bigger picture across Britain, visit our UK weather hub. If you’re heading west, the Birmingham Weather page gives a similar outlook for the West Midlands.