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.
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If you’re checking the BBC Weather for Me8, expect a largely cloudy and damp day with patchy rain pushing in from the coast, so take a waterproof if heading out around Gillingham or Rainham.
What’s the outlook for Me8 today and tonight?
The live forecast above shows the immediate trend for the Me8 postcode area, covering Gillingham, Rainham and the surrounding Medway towns. The main story is low cloud drifting inland from the Thames Estuary, keeping things grey for much of the morning. Any brighter spells will be brief, with a band of light rain likely arriving by late afternoon. Tonight remains mild and murky with mist patches forming; temperatures will hold above freezing, so no widespread ice is expected.
How will the rest of the week look for Me8?
Through the middle of the week, the weather for Me8 stays unsettled with further spells of rain, especially on Tuesday. A brisk south-westerly wind may make it feel cooler near the coast. By Thursday, a ridge of high pressure should bring a drier interlude with some brighter breaks, although cloud will often bubble up again. For the longer-term picture across the UK, check our 10 Day Weather Forecast UK page.
Is it going to rain in Me8 later today?
Yes, light rain is expected to move into the Me8 area from the Thames Estuary during the late afternoon and early evening. The live forecast above provides the precise timing, but you can expect the dampest conditions between 3pm and 7pm.
Where can I get the latest Met Office weather for Me8?
For the official forecast covering the Me8 postcode, you can check the Met Office website. Their detailed hour-by-hour data for Gillingham and Rainham is the most reliable source alongside the live forecast above. Many users also search for met office weather me8 for specific warnings.
Is the forecast for Me8 the same as for Rainham, Kent?
The Me8 postcode covers the Rainham area of Kent, so the bbc weather rainham kent 7 days forecast will be nearly identical. However, the live forecast shown above is pinned directly to the Me8 district centre, giving the most accurate data for Gillingham and Lower Rainham.