Warmer, drier conditions expected after unsettled week
A spell of warmer and more settled weather is expected to develop across the UK later this week, with temperatures likely to reach the high 20s Celsius in some areas.
This follows a cool and unsettled week, with showery conditions currently dominating much of the country.
Unsettled conditions continue
An unsettled regime will persist across the UK for much of the week, bringing a mix of brighter intervals and frequent showers on Tuesday and Wednesday. Some of these are expected to be heavy at times, with a chance of hail and thunder in places, whilst more widespread wet and windy weather is likely on Thursday.
An unsettled start to the week, with heavy showers, makes way for warmer, drier and sunnier weather as we approach the weekend.
— Met Office (@metoffice) June 8, 2026
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Temperatures will remain below average overall, although the strength of the June sunshine between showers may provide a short-term boost, making conditions feel pleasant in more sheltered areas.
Warmer and drier conditions developing
As we head into the weekend the weather is expected to improve with a shift towards more settled conditions across the UK.
Deputy Chief Meteorologist David Oliver said: “Over this weekend the weather will become drier and more settled as high pressure begins to build. It will turn warmer with temperatures above average for many. By Sunday, some parts of the south may reach 26 to 28°C, although the exact values are still a little uncertain, there is potential for values to be either a little higher or lower than this.
“This warm spell is expected to persist into the start of next week, especially in the south. However, there remains some uncertainty how long the warm weather will last, as with any forecast at this time range, the details will become clearer over the coming days.”
Staying safe
People heading to the coast should be mindful that sea surface temperatures are not as high as they would be in mid-summer. While seasonal warming is underway current sea surface temperatures range from approximately 9°C around Scotland to 13°C around the south west of the England.
You can find water safety advice on our website and in the refreshed Met Office app, now featuring a dedicated beach forecast with tide times, wave heights and sea-surface temperatures, as well as guidance on UV and pollen levels.
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