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[Published 07:40 29/08/2026]

Let it rain. Posted by Brian Gaze

Heavy showers and longer outbreaks of rain will affect much of the UK today and tomorrow. However, Monday could be drier and brighter, at least in the southern half of the UK, although it is likely to be quite windy and cool.


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Issued 25th August 2026

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Heavy rain in England and Wales

Heavy outbreaks of rain move eastwards across England and Wales. Brighter and showery conditions return to the south and west in the afternoon. Northern Ireland will have heavy showers, but Scotland has a mostly dry and bright day. Windy in the south.

Temperatures range from 17°C to 21°C. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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UKV, Saturday 29th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight:
Showery rain steadily clears from England and Wales. However, another area of heavy and thundery rain spreads into the north west of the UK. 

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Tomorrow:
Unsettled. Showers or longer outbreaks of rain affect most of the UK at times through the day. Thunderstorms again develop in places. The warmest conditions are likely to be across central and eastern England.

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UKV, Sunday 30th August [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Monday: Sunny spells develop widely. Showers are expected to be more scattered than in recent days after a more organised band of rain clears eastwards from the northern half of the UK. Windy and cool.

Outlook: Changeable weather is expected to continue as disturbances move in from the Atlantic. They bring the likelihood of further showers or longer spells of rain, but there will be drier and warmer spells too.

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GFS overview for Monday 31st August - Wednesday 1st September


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Friday 28th August 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Southend-On-Sea, 26°C
  • London City Airport, 25°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 25°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 25°C
  • Northolt, 25°C
  • Leeming, 24°C
  • Wittering, 24°C
  • Exeter Airport, 24°C
  • Wattisham, 24°C
  • Cambridge, 24°C
  • Norwich Weather Centre, 24°C
  • Stansted Airport, 24°C
  • Yeovilton, 24°C
  • Farnborough, 24°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 24°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Belfast / Aldergrove Airport, 10°C
  • Exeter Airport, 10°C
  • Stornoway, 11°C
  • Benbecula, 11°C
  • Cherbourg / Maupertus, 12°C
  • Yeovilton, 13°C
  • Luton Airport, 13°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 13°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 13°C
  • Islay, 13°C
  • Spadeadam, 13°C
  • Kirkwall Airport, 13°C
  • Sumburgh Cape, 13°C
  • Wick, 13°C
  • Tiree, 13°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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