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Very warm but changes this weekend

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[Published 06:30 22/07/2026]

Exceptionally dry late summer conditions in Berkhamsted. Posted by Brian Gaze

Temperatures could nudge 30°C again in a few locations over the next few days, and it will remain dry across most of the UK. However, changes are expected this weekend, with showery conditions pushing southeastwards. That said, rainfall totals in the south are likely to remain small.


14 day weather forecast video

Issued 21st July 2026

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Very warm in the south

Most of the UK has another fine day with variable amounts of cloud and sunny spells. The main exception is  northern and western Scotland where patchy outbreaks of rain continue. Also, isolated showers may develop in the south eastern corner this afternoon.

Generally warm. Temperatures range from 16°C in the far north to 28°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Wednesday 22nd July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Dry across much of the UK. However, in northern Scotland and perhaps the north east a few spots of rain are possible. 

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Tomorrow:
Settled weather continues for most but there could be patchy spells of rain in the far north west. Mostly warm or very warm.

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UKV, Thursday 23rd July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Friday: Another fine day across most of the UK and in southern and central areas it will be very warm or hot. In the afternoon and evening showery outbreaks of rain start pushing into the far north west.

Outlook: Through the weekend the showery spells spread southeastwards. However, amounts of rain in the south are expected to be small. Early next week further rain is likely in the north, whilst in the south it remains mostly dry.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Tuesday 21st July 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 28°C
  • Exeter Airport, 27°C
  • Staverton Private, 27°C
  • Yeovilton, 27°C
  • Bristol / Lulsgate, 26°C
  • Boscombe Down, 26°C
  • Birmingham / Airport, 26°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 26°C
  • Brize Norton, 26°C
  • Shawbury, 26°C
  • Middle Wallop, 26°C
  • Cosford Royal Air Force Base, 25°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 25°C
  • East Midlands, 25°C
  • Odiham, 25°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 10°C
  • Farnborough, 10°C
  • Newcastle, 10°C
  • Tees-Side, 10°C
  • Spadeadam, 10°C
  • Shawbury, 10°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 10°C
  • Prestwick Airport, 10°C
  • Exeter Airport, 10°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 10°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 11°C
  • Middle Wallop, 11°C
  • Leeming, 11°C
  • Wattisham, 11°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 11°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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Exceptionally dry late summer conditions in Berkhamsted. Posted by Brian Gaze

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