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Fine weekend in much of the UK

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[Published 08:00 01/08/2026]

Henley on Thames oxon. Posted by Tornadoman

Much of the UK has a fine weekend, although there will be showers in the north. Tomorrow it becomes very warm or hot in the south, with temperatures approaching 30°C once again. Things look more mixed through the first half of next week, with rain in places but also the potential for hot conditions in southern and central areas.


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Issued 28th July 2026

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Fine in most of the UK

Showery rain continues in the northern half of Scotland. The rest of the UK has a dry day with sunny spells.

Temperatures range from 15°C in the north west to 26°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Saturday 1st August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Showers in the far north gradually fade away. All areas will then be dry with clear periods. 

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Tomorrow:
Dry and sunny across much of the UK, although cloud will tend to increase from the west. Very warm or hot in the south. By the evening outbreaks of rain begin pushing into Northern Ireland.

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UKV, Sunday 2nd August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Monday: Heavy outbreaks of rain push across Scotland and Northern Ireland. Showery rain is also likely in Wales and northern England. In southern and central areas it remains mostly dry and potentially very hot.

Outlook: Changeable conditions are expected for several days. Showery spells of rain are possible, but in the south it may remain mostly dry and very warm. Through the middle of the week cooler and fresher conditions will probably return southwards.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Friday 31st July 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • London / Gatwick Airport, 26°C
  • London City Airport, 25°C
  • Farnborough, 25°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 25°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 25°C
  • Staverton Private, 25°C
  • Boscombe Down, 25°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 25°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 25°C
  • Benson, 25°C
  • Stansted Airport, 25°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 25°C
  • Northolt, 25°C
  • Odiham, 25°C
  • Middle Wallop, 24°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Spadeadam, 6°C
  • Pembrey Sands, 6°C
  • Shawbury, 6°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 6°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 6°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 6°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 7°C
  • Stornoway, 7°C
  • Tain Range, 7°C
  • Lossiemouth, 7°C
  • Exeter Airport, 7°C
  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 7°C
  • Newcastle, 7°C
  • Tees-Side, 8°C
  • Manchester Airport, 8°C

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Henley on Thames oxon. Posted by Tornadoman

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