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Mixed week very hot in the south today

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[Published 06:30 03/08/2026]

Chiltern landscape. Posted by Brian Gaze

There will be a mixed flavour to the weather as we head through the first full week of August. However, very hot conditions are expected in the south today, and rainfall amounts are likely to remain small in many of the areas where drought conditions are most severe.


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Mixed but very hot in the south

Heavy outbreaks of rain in the north increasingly become confined to northern Scotland. However, there will be further showers in the north and west, some of which could push into central England. Despite this,it remains dry and very hot across much of southern, central and eastern England.

Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 35°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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

Tonight:
Heavy and thundery showers spread across much of the north and west. One again it stays largely dry in southern, central and eastern England. 

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Tomorrow:
Showers are possible in much of the UK, but the heaviest ones clear northeastwards through the morning. Generally warm and still hot in central and eastern England.

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UKV, Tuesday 4th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Wednesday: Showers are expected to be quite widespread, and in the north more persistent outbreaks of rain are possible. Cooler and fresher than recently, though still warm in eastern England.

Outlook: Changeable conditions with showery spells of rain at times, mostly in the north and west. Temperatures will generally be quite close to the norm, but it probably remains warm in central and eastern counties.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Sunday 2nd August 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, 30°C
  • Northolt, 28°C
  • Benson, 28°C
  • Yeovilton, 28°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 28°C
  • Farnborough, 28°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 28°C
  • Odiham, 28°C
  • La Heve, 28°C
  • Middle Wallop, 27°C
  • London City Airport, 27°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 27°C
  • Staverton Private, 27°C
  • Boscombe Down, 27°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 27°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 6°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 7°C
  • Stornoway, 7°C
  • Exeter Airport, 7°C
  • Spadeadam, 7°C
  • Tees-Side, 8°C
  • Yeovilton, 8°C
  • Leeming, 8°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 9°C
  • Benbecula, 9°C
  • Tain Range, 9°C
  • Kinloss, 9°C
  • Humberside, 9°C
  • Leeds And Bradford, 9°C
  • Newcastle, 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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Chiltern landscape. Posted by Brian Gaze

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