Easter 2022 weather Liverpool: what is forecast for April bank holiday weekend and Easter school holidays?

The Easter holidays and April bank holiday weekend are upon us - people across the UK are crossing their fingers, hoping for good weather.

Much of England, Wales and Scotland have basked in hot sun and warming temperatures over the last week, as temperatures have reached highs of 21℃.

This has made a repeat of last year’s sizzling hot Easter weather likely, as some experts have predicted a heatwave to end April.

So does this mean that all Easter egg hunts are still on in Liverpool?

When is the April bank holiday weekend?

In 2022, April bank holiday weekend will start on Good Friday - the commemoration of Jesus - on April 15.

The much needed time off will then end on Easter Monday, which this year falls on April 18.

When are the Easter school holidays?

The dates that school children break up from school for Easter will vary from school to school in Liverpool - but the overall consensus is that the school holiday will start on Monday, April 11.

There is plenty of time to plan a short staycation or a number of fun activities around the city as school returns a fortnight later on Monday, April 25.

When is the April bank holiday weekend?

In 2022, April bank holiday weekend will start on Good Friday - the commemoration of Jesus - on April 15.

The much needed time off will then end on Easter Monday, which this year falls on April 18.

Here is what the weather will be like in Liverpool over the Easter school holidays and April bank holiday weekend.

Easter school holidays and bank holiday weekend weather forecast

According to weather experts AccuWeather, Easter in Liverpool is not set to be as scorching hot as residents would have hoped.

Here is the full weather forecast from April 15 to April 24.

Friday, April 15 - Clouds and sunshine with a shower in spots in the afternoon (16℃)

Saturday, April 16 - Cloudy with some sunshine (16℃)

Sunday, April 17 - Cloudy and rainy (13℃)

Monday, April 18 - Cloudy and rainy (11℃)

Tuesday, April 19 - Mostly cloudy with some showers (12℃)

Wednesday, April 20 - Partly sunny with showers in the afternoon (13℃)

Thursday, April 21 - Cloudy with some rain in the afternoon (13℃)

Friday, April 22 - Cloudy with a little rain (13℃)

Saturday, April 23 - Little rain in the morning; otherwise, cloudy (13℃)

Sunday, April 24 - Cloudy (13℃)

Source: AccuWeather

*BOLD is Easter bank holiday weekend

What is the Met Office long-range weather forecast for the Easter school holidays?

“Likely remaining unsettled during the start of this period, with periods of rain and showers and likely brief drier interludes,” it reads.

“Showers may be heavy at times, some perhaps thundery with a chance of hail. Strong winds are also probable, particularly to the north and west.

“Towards late April, there are tentative signs of more settled conditions redeveloping, although rain and showers remain possible.

“Temperatures looking to be above average, especially in the south, and likely to be closer to average across the north.”