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More unsettled weather on the way

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[Published 06:45 23/08/2026]

Ringstead Bay. After Sunset. Posted by JurassicCoast

The next couple of days will bring a good deal of settled weather, and it will become warm. However, from Tuesday onwards, the chance of showers or longer spells of rain increases. Southern and central areas could see significant amounts of rain, although forecast details remain uncertain.


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Issued 4th August 2026

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Fine in much of the UK

Patchy rain affects the far north but the rest of the UK has a dry day. Cloud amounts vary, but most places have a reasonable amount of sunshine, and it will feel quite warm.

Temperatures range from 16°C in northern Scotland to 24°C in the south. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Sunday 23rd August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Patchy spells of rain continue in the far north. Elsewhere it stays dry and clear periods lead to a rather cool night, especially in the north and west. 

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Tomorrow:
Showery rain may move up into the south west in the evening. Other areas have a dry day with variable amounts of cloud. Warm. 

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UKV, Monday 24th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tuesday: Showery spells of rain are likely to develop in parts of the south. The rest of the UK can expect a dry day with variable amounts of cloud. Warm.

Outlook: Rather unsettled weather is expected as areas of low pressure deepen and move up from the southwest. They bring the likelihood of significant amounts of rain, especially to southern and central regions which are most in need of it.

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Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Saturday 22nd 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, 24°C
  • Exeter Airport, 23°C
  • Staverton Private, 23°C
  • Yeovilton, 23°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 23°C
  • Boscombe Down, 22°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 22°C
  • London City Airport, 22°C
  • Farnborough, 22°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 22°C
  • Lydd Airport, 22°C
  • Benson, 22°C
  • Brize Norton, 22°C
  • Odiham, 22°C
  • Middle Wallop, 22°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Spadeadam, 6°C
  • Shawbury, 6°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 6°C
  • Prestwick Airport, 6°C
  • Leuchars, 6°C
  • Exeter Airport, 6°C
  • Benson, 6°C
  • Dublin Airport, 6°C
  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 6°C
  • Yeovilton, 6°C
  • Birmingham / Airport, 7°C
  • Edinburgh Airport, 7°C
  • Leeds And Bradford, 7°C
  • Pembrey Sands, 8°C
  • Newcastle, 8°C

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