The UK is set to experience a significant shift in weather, with forecasts predicting a burst of warmth that could lead to a heatwave by the end of June.
According to WX Charts, temperatures are expected to peak at around 26°C, with cities such as Birmingham, London, Cardiff, Manchester, and Newcastle enjoying the best of this sunny period from June 26 to June 28.
UK Weather Forecasts
Met Office Forecasts
The Met Office has provided forecasts for the period from 17 to 26 June:
- Initially, the weather across the UK should continue to be a mixture of sunny spells and scattered showers, with some longer spells of rain also possible.
- Some showers are likely to be heavy and thundery at times.
- Temperatures will generally be close to or slightly below normal for mid-June, and it could be breezy in places.
- Over the weekend and the following week, confidence in the dominance of any particular weather pattern becomes low.
- As a result, the best forecast is for a fairly typical June, with a mixture of weather types. This means that there will be periods of drier, sunnier weather, but also showers or longer periods of rain.
- Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly below average.
For the period from 27 June to 11 July, the Met Office suggests :
- There is little sign that any particular type of weather will dominate over this period. It is therefore very likely that conditions will be typical of the UK, with a mixture of weather types.
- All regions are expected to experience periods of drier, sunnier weather, but there will also be showers or longer periods of rain at times.
- At the moment, the only signals, weak as they are, are that rain and showers will tend to spread northwards and westwards, with drier and longer interludes in the south.
- Temperatures are expected to be close to or slightly above the climatological average.
James Madden of Exacta Weather gave a more optimistic outlook, suggesting a "major strengthening of high pressure" next week, which could lead to "warm to hot temperatures for several days".
It also predicts that July could see "quite astonishing" conditions, with the possibility of a "super or mega heatwave" and maximum temperatures of 30°C.
Other Forecasts
Other weather services have also announced a rise in temperatures:
- Netweather (July 1-9): "Temperatures are likely to be above normal overall, but the extent of the anomaly remains uncertain.
- BBC Weather: "With areas of high pressure set to remain close to the UK, there is a good chance of warmer, calmer and drier weather during the first week of July.
5-Day Weather Forecast
Tonight:
- A few showers this evening and tonight, particularly over Wales and the Midlands, fading by dawn.
- Cloudier in Scotland, with more persistent rain overnight.
- Breezy in the far north and south.
Sunday:
- Another day of sunshine and showers.
- The heaviest and most frequent in the north, with spells of rain in Northern Ireland.
- Breezy along the coasts but pleasant in the sunshine.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
- Scattered sunshine and showers on Monday, locally heavy, but some places will remain dry.
- Fewer showers on Tuesday and Wednesday.
- Warm under the sun and easing winds.