Indian summer on the way or not? By Brian Gaze [Published 06:20 16/09/2026] Changeable weather continues in the short term, but there are growing signs of high pressure building northwards across much of the UK through Sunday and Monday. It leads to the prospect of a period of drier and warmer weather. Will it qualify as an Indian summer? That depends on your definition. Dry and bright in much of the UK Most of the UK has dry conditions, but there will be scattered showers. All areas have a bright start, but cloud builds in the north and west. Outbreaks of rain push into the far northwest in the afternoon. Temperatures range from 11°C in the north west to 21°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view. Ad-free browsing and premium features Subscribe to The Weather Outlook Premium to enjoy ad-free browsing and extra features. Subscribe on a recurring monthly basis or for a fixed 12 month period. Find out more: The Weather Outlook Premium UKV, Wednesday 16th September [Tap animation to toggle cities] Tonight:A band of rain spreads southeastwards across much of the UK, although it is likely to remain dry in the far south, the south east and East Anglia. Clearer skies follow into the north and west, but showery outbreaks push into the northwest. The Signal Stay up to date with the latest weather forecasts and computer model trends by exploring our new feature, The Signal. It includes short videos, animations, and charts. View The Signal Tomorrow:The rain slowly clears southeastwards, but it may perk up in the far south east before moving away. Bright and breezy conditions follow, with showers in the north and west. UKV, Thursday 17th September [Tap animation to toggle cities] Friday: Showery outbreaks of rain steadily spread eastwards, but it probably remains dry in the south east and East Anglia until late in the day. Quite windy. Outlook: High pressure builds northwards, leading to more settled conditions, particularly in southern and central areas. Despite that, some rain is likely at times, especially in the north and west. Temperatures climb and there is the potential for it to become very warm for late September. GFS overview for Friday 18th September - Sunday 20th September