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BlogWhen does Autumn start?As summer draws to a close and the first signs of changing leaves begin to appear, many people start asking the same question: when does autumn actually begin?Read more -
BlogHow exceptional were UK summer 2026 daily temperatures?In this blog, Met Office climate scientists Dr Nick Dunstone and Dr Gillian Kay explain how climate modelling can provide context to this summer’s remarkable temperatures.Read more -
BlogDeep dive: After a remarkable summer, meteorological Autumn has arrivedMeteorological autumn has begun, bringing an end to a remarkable summer across the UK.Read more
August 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
August 2026 brought above-average temperatures to every region included in the data, although the size of the anomalies varied considerably.
Week ahead: Rain ahead before a potentially drier weekend
The first week of meteorological autumn will bring a mixture of rain, showers and sunny spells across the UK, with Atlantic low-pressure systems becoming increasingly influential.
Pollen forecast: Pollen levels remain low across the UK as autumn approaches
Pollen levels are expected to remain generally low across the UK over the next five days as we move further towards the end of the summer pollen season.
10-day trend: A mixed Bank Holiday weekend and an autumnal start to September
After an exceptionally warm and dry summer for many parts of the UK, the weather pattern is beginning to change.
How pressure drives the UK's journey from summer to autumn
From summer sunshine to autumn storms, many of the changes we experience in the UK’s weather are connected to atmospheric pressure.
Weekly weather quiz August 28: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
Blood moon: Will clouds spoil Friday’s lunar eclipse?
Sky-watchers across the UK will have the chance to see a striking partial lunar eclipse, also known as a blood moon, during the early hours of Friday.
Deep Dive: Why thunderstorms are finally returning to the UK
For weeks, people across England and Wales have been asking the same question: where is the rain?
From Amy to Dave: Looking back at the 2025/26 storm season
With publication of the latest storm names for 2026/27 on 1 September, we look back at the storm season which has almost past.
Week ahead: Unsettled weather returns as summer draws to a close
The final week of meteorological summer is set to bring a marked change in the weather across the UK.
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