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Mixed outlook but rain remains hit and miss

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[Published 06:40 02/08/2026]

Local golf course. Posted by Brian Gaze

The weather across the UK as a whole will be mixed during the next few days. Very warm or hot weather will continue across much of southern, central and eastern Britain. However, outbreaks of rain affect the north and west, with heavy showers potentially developing elsewhere. In the driest parts of the country these are likely to be hit and miss.


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Hot in the south

After a sunny start, cloud steadily builds from the west. By late afternoon patchy rain starts pushing into Northern Ireland.

Temperatures range from 17°C in the north west to a hot and humid 29°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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

Tonight:
Patchy spells of rain spread across north western England, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Dry elsewhere and muggy in the south. 

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Tomorrow:
Outbreaks of rain push affect Scotland and Northern Ireland at times. Patchy rain is also likely at times in Wales and northern England. In southern and central areas it remains mostly dry and very hot.

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UKV, Monday 3rd August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tuesday: Heavy outbreaks of rain in the north become confined to northern and western Scotland in the Afternoon. However, there will be showers in places, mostly the north and west. Southern, central and eastern areas of England have another very warm or hot day.

Outlook: Changeable conditions are expected for several days with showery spells of rain in places. Cooler and fresher conditions steadily extend southwards across all areas.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Saturday 1st August 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, 26°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 25°C
  • Shoreham Airport, 25°C
  • Farnborough, 25°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 25°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 25°C
  • Stansted Airport, 25°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 25°C
  • Wattisham, 25°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 25°C
  • Brize Norton, 25°C
  • Odiham, 25°C
  • Benson, 25°C
  • Northolt, 25°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Spadeadam, 7°C
  • Pembrey Sands, 7°C
  • Exeter Airport, 7°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 7°C
  • Benson, 8°C
  • Tees-Side, 8°C
  • Wick, 9°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 9°C
  • Stornoway, 9°C
  • Leuchars, 9°C
  • Tain Range, 9°C
  • Newcastle, 9°C
  • Yeovilton, 9°C
  • Birmingham / Airport, 9°C
  • Holbeach, 9°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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