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Heat set to intensify in the next few days

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[Published 06:15 08/07/2026]

Broadstairs beach in July. Posted by Brian Gaze

The vast majority of the UK will have fine weather over the next few days, and the heat in southern and central areas is expected to intensify. Temperatures could reach 36°C tomorrow or on Friday. However, at the weekend, somewhat cooler conditions are likely in eastern areas as a northeasterly breeze develops.


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Fine and very warm or hot

The whole of the UK has a dry day. Long sunny periods develop, especially in southern and central areas, with the cloudiest skies likely in the far north west.

Very warm or hot. Temperatures range from 23°C in northern Scotland to 34°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Wednesday 8th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Dry across virtually the whole of the UK, although there could be a few spots of rain in the far north west. A tropical night is expected in southern and central areas, with temperatures not falling below 20°C. 

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Tomorrow:
Fine across virtually the whole of the UK, although northern Scotland could remain overcast and damp. Hot in England and eastern Wales, with warm or very warm conditions in other regions. In the south temperatures could reach 36°C.

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UKV, Thursday 9th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Friday: Another fine day is expected, except in the far north west where patchy outbreaks of rain are expected. Hot or very hot in England and eastern Wales, warm or very warm in other regions. Temperatures could reach 36°C.

Outlook: A good deal of fine weather is expected across the UK. However, temperatures in the north and east are likley to dip as somewhat cooler air feeds in from the north east. In the west it remains hot.

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GFS overview for Thursday 9th July - Saturday 11th July


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Monday 6th July 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • London City Airport, 32°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 32°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 31°C
  • Farnborough, 31°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 31°C
  • Exeter Airport, 31°C
  • Benson, 31°C
  • Northolt, 31°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 30°C
  • Brize Norton, 30°C
  • Odiham, 30°C
  • Cambridge, 30°C
  • Stansted Airport, 30°C
  • Biggin Hill, 30°C
  • Luton Airport, 30°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Sumburgh Cape, 8°C
  • Kirkwall Airport, 10°C
  • Wick, 11°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 11°C
  • Cork Airport, 12°C
  • Connaught, 13°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 13°C
  • Yeovilton, 13°C
  • Campbeltown, 13°C
  • Islay, 13°C
  • Benbecula, 13°C
  • Stornoway, 13°C
  • Exeter Airport, 13°C
  • Benson, 13°C
  • Lossiemouth, 14°C

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Check the CET tracker for the latest information on how this month's temperatures compare to the Central England Temperature averages for 1961-1990, 1971-2000, 1981-2010, 1991-2020, and 1659-2020.

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