UK Seasonal Outlook

First half

Changeable. All regions see showers or longer spells of rain and in the southern half of the UK it could become very wet for a time. Later on it generally turns drier, warmer and more settled. Nonetheless, there is still a risk of wet spells. 

Second half

A good deal of warm and settled weather is expected. Despite that, heavy showers remain possible and it could turn more generally unsettled on occasion. Temperatures above the average with the possibility of it turning very warm at times in southern and central parts.

July

Temperature:

Above average.

Precipitation:

Slightly above average.

First half

A spell of very warm or hot weather may become established for a time, but mixed and showery interludes are also expected. In southern and central regions the risk of thundery conditions is considered to be greater than the norm. Temperatures above the average overall, but cool days are also likely during the more unsettled spells.

Second half

Becoming increasingly unsettled with the likelihood of some heavy and thundery rain. However, the possibility of drier and very warm periods remains. Temperatures slightly above the seasonal average overall, but significant variations are expected as hot and humid continental air occasionally feeds into the UK.

August

Temperature:

Close to average.

Precipitation

Slightly above average.

First half

Mixed with all regions seeing showers or longer outbreaks of rain. At times they could become heavy and thundery. Temperatures over the period probably close to the seasonal average, especially in the south east where warm and sunny days are likely to be more frequent.

Second half

Changeable. All regions see showery spells of rain; however, significant regional variations are probable. Temperatures over the period will probably be close to the seasonal average. Warm and sunny days are expected to be offset to a large extent by cool and wet ones.