Sun seekers make most of respite as more rain is forecast Walkers in the Lake District enjoyed spectacular bluebell displays and sweeping views of the hills. However, the three-day respite will become a distant memory for most this week as heavy rains and severe gales move in from the north. Forecasters warned that the umbrellas would be making an unwelcome return with showers expected to drench most of the country for the majority of the week ahead. Helen Waite of the Met Office, said: "The outlook is generally rain, and more rain for the foreseeable future. There will be some brisk winds, thunderstorms and chillier temperatures for most of the country throughout the week followed by another wet weekend. Rain and strong winds were expected to move in from Scotland and over northern England last night before reaching the south by midday today (MON). Showers are forecast for all parts of the UK on Tuesday but while the following two days might be drier, the rains will return on Saturday. The adverse conditions are expected to last until mid-June and could dampen Diamond Jubilee celebrations, which include a river pageant, street parties and a pop concert. Brian Gaze of The Weather Outlook said: "There's little sign of summer and the Diamond Jubilee weather is in the balance." He warned that the unseasonable conditions could catch out gardeners hoping to see their spring blooms. Miss Wait said the average temperature for this time of year was around 17C in London, although it had been much chillier over the last few weeks. Gravesend, Kent, was one of the warmest areas yesterday, reaching 16.9C.