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Showery rain likely this weekend

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[Published 06:20 23/07/2026]

Peaceful Summer Evening. Posted by JurassicCoast

Most of the UK has another fine day, and it will be very warm in southern and central areas. It's a similar picture tomorrow, but changes arrive over the weekend. Showery rain pushes down across the UK, and even parts of southern England have the potential to see a few heavy bursts.


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Issued 21st July 2026

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Fine in most of the UK

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. Isolated showers may also develop in the south east and East Anglia this afternoon.

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

Tonight:
Dry across much of the UK. However, light spells of rain push across Scotland. 

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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, Friday 24th July [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Saturday: Showery outbreaks of rain move southeastwards across northern and central areas, and in places they could be quite heavy. Southern Britain is expected to remain dry, bright and very warm, although the rain is likely to reach there overnight.

Outlook: Showery rain clears southeastwards on Sunday, and there could be a few heavy bursts mixed in. Fresher conditions follow. Early next week, further rain is likely in the north, while the south remains mostly dry.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Wednesday 22nd July 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 27°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 27°C
  • Exeter Airport, 27°C
  • Benson, 27°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 27°C
  • Northolt, 27°C
  • Leeming, 26°C
  • Brize Norton, 26°C
  • Odiham, 26°C
  • Middle Wallop, 26°C
  • Farnborough, 26°C
  • Boscombe Down, 26°C
  • Yeovilton, 26°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 26°C
  • Luton Airport, 25°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Prestwick Airport, 10°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 11°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 11°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 11°C
  • Lydd Airport, 11°C
  • Newcastle, 11°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 11°C
  • Holbeach, 11°C
  • Marham, 11°C
  • Cherbourg / Maupertus, 11°C
  • La Heve, 12°C
  • Cork Airport, 12°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 12°C
  • Farnborough, 12°C
  • Yeovilton, 12°C

Current temperatures vs Historical averages

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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