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Indian summer on the way or not?

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[Published 06:20 16/09/2026]

Spectacular autumnal sunset. Posted by Brian Gaze

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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GFS overview for Friday 18th September - Sunday 20th September

 


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Tuesday 15th September 2026. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • London / Gatwick Airport, 23°C
  • London City Airport, 23°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 23°C
  • Cambridge, 23°C
  • Benson, 23°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 23°C
  • Northolt, 23°C
  • Coningsby Royal Air Force Base, 22°C
  • Wittering, 22°C
  • Holbeach, 22°C
  • Marham, 22°C
  • Brize Norton, 22°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 22°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 22°C
  • Wattisham, 22°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Kirkwall Airport, 10°C
  • Sumburgh Cape, 10°C
  • Wick, 10°C
  • Glasgow Airport, 10°C
  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 10°C
  • Cork Airport, 11°C
  • Connaught, 11°C
  • Spadeadam, 11°C
  • Tain Range, 11°C
  • Stornoway, 11°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 11°C
  • Leeds And Bradford, 11°C
  • Newcastle, 11°C
  • Farnborough, 12°C
  • Lydd Airport, 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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