UK drought: How much rain is expected in your area next week? Here's how much rain different parts of the UK could receive over the coming week. Scotland and Northern Ireland are expected to receive the largest rainfall totals as weather fronts move in from the west. These could bring highly variable rainfall totals, with some places seeing heavy downpours while neighbouring areas remain almost completely dry. The latest weather maps suggest the Atlantic low will remain close to the UK throughout much of next week, bringing further opportunities for rain and showers.