Met Office confirms when scorching heatwave will return to UK in August
The Met Office has issued its long-range forecast for August.
The Met Office has given its verdict on August weather, which is set to be “warmer than average”.
The national forecaster’s long-range forecast looks weeks into the future and look at the UK as a whole rather than being specific for regions. It offers a “general feel” on upcoming weather with a “relatively high level of accuracy”.
July 23 to August 1 will see a “longer-lived and more widespread spell of dry and sunny weather” particularly across southern parts of the UK where conditions may turn very warm. Otherwise, the weather will be changeable, much like it has been through July so far.
Showers and spells of persistent rain are “likely to affect all regions” but some drier and brighter interludes are also expected, most likely in southern and eastern regions.
The most frequent spells of wet weather are most likely to be across northern and western areas. Temperatures will mostly be close to average for a time, with any warmer spells generally being short-lived.
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From August 2 to August 16, there is a “slightly increased chance of more settled spells of weather developing”, particularly in the south.
However, there is still a “substantial chance of other weather types” too, with more changeable periods also likely.
Throughout the period, “drier than average conditions” are more likely than wetter than average. “Warmer than average” conditions are also weakly favoured overall, with a slightly enhanced likelihood of short-lived hot spells.
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Met Office five-day forecast
This Evening and Tonight:
Rain easing across Scotland and Northern Ireland this evening. Dry elsewhere, with sunshine ahead of dusk. A warm and rather muggy night to come. Dry with clear spells for most, some low cloud and drizzle in the north and west.
Friday:
Cloudy in the northwest, but sunny spells gradually developing, temperatures near average. Elsewhere, sunny spells and very warm or hot in the sunshine with light winds. Staying warm overnight.
Outlook for Saturday to Monday:
An increasing risk of rain or heavy showers on Saturday, remaining very warm. Drier, brighter and fresher on Sunday. Blustery with rain or showers on Monday, and feeling cooler.
