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Drier weather returning for the weekend

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[Published 06:45 20/08/2026]

Showery weather incoming. Posted by Windy Willow

Showery conditions continue today, but the weather will turn more settled for the weekend. Early next week is looking predominantly dry, but there are signs of things going downhill in time for the August bank holiday.


14 day weather forecast video

Issued 4th August 2026

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Heavy and thundery showers

There will be bright spells today, but also showers which turn heavy and thundery in places. They bring the potential for flash flooding, but many places are likely to miss the worst of them.

Temperatures range from 14°C in northern Scotland to 22°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Thursday 20th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Showers gradually fade away in inland areas and clear spells develop. Rather cool. 

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Tomorrow:
Scattered but heavy showers push southwards, mainly across England and Wales. In Northern Ireland and Scotland there will be a good deal of dry and bright weather. Rather cool. 

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UKV, Friday 21st August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Saturday: Isolated showers are possible. However, most places have a dry day with sunny spells, but it will be rather cool.

Outlook: Settled conditions are expected for several days with temperatures close to the norm. By the middle of next week, it will probably turn more mixed again as disturbances push in from the west.

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GFS overview for Saturday 22nd August - Monday 23rd August


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Wednesday 19th August 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Benson, 26°C
  • London City Airport, 25°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 25°C
  • Southend-On-Sea, 25°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 25°C
  • Northolt, 25°C
  • Brize Norton, 24°C
  • Farnborough, 24°C
  • Luton Airport, 24°C
  • Staverton Private, 24°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 24°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 24°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 24°C
  • Cambridge, 24°C
  • Stansted Airport, 24°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Tain Range, 10°C
  • Leuchars, 10°C
  • Kirkwall Airport, 11°C
  • Sumburgh Cape, 11°C
  • Wick, 11°C
  • Aberdeen / Dyce, 11°C
  • Inverness / Dalcross, 11°C
  • Dundee / Riverside, 11°C
  • Stornoway, 11°C
  • Tiree, 11°C
  • Spadeadam, 12°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 12°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 12°C
  • Islay, 12°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 12°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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