Met Office festival forecast: Cooler temperatures and risk of showers

A westerly weather regime is expected to dominate from the weekend onwards, bringing a greater risk of showers and longer spells of rain, particularly in western and northwestern areas. However, there will be opportunities for drier and sunnier spells, especially in the south and east.

Truck Festival, Oxfordshire (From July 24)

Attendees at Hill Farm can look forward to a dry and warm start on Thursday, with sunny spells likely. Friday may bring more cloud, but brighter conditions are expected later in the day. As the weekend progresses, the influence of westerly winds increases, bringing a chance of showers or longer spells of rain. However, Oxfordshire’s location in the south and east offers a higher likelihood of drier and sunnier interludes. Temperatures are expected to be near average for the time of year, with only a small chance of hotter conditions developing.

Latitude Festival, Suffolk (From July 24)

Henham Park will see a mix of sunshine and scattered showers on Wednesday and Thursday, some of which may be heavy and thundery. Friday looks to be the best day, with dry, largely sunny, and potentially very warm conditions forecast. Over the weekend, the westerly pattern may bring some unsettled weather, but Suffolk’s eastern location increases the chances of remaining dry and bright for much of the time.

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Tramlines Festival, Sheffield (From July 25)

Festivalgoers at Hillsborough Park should prepare for cloudier skies on Friday, with the possibility of light rain, particularly over western hills. The weekend will be influenced by the broader westerly regime, with showers or longer spells of rain likely. Sheffield’s position in the north means breezy conditions are also possible, and rain could be more persistent at times.

Together Again Festival, Cheshire (From July 25)

Bolesworth Castle will see a cloudy start on Friday, with brighter spells developing later. As the weekend unfolds, the prevailing westerly winds will bring a higher risk of showers or prolonged rain, particularly given Cheshire’s location in the northwest. Attendees should be prepared for changeable conditions, though there may be occasional dry and sunny periods.

Steelhouse Festival, Aberbeeg (From July 25)

At Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm in South Wales, Friday begins cloudy but should brighten later. The weekend is likely to bring unsettled weather, with prolonged rain possible over the hills. While some drier spells may occur, especially to the east of higher ground, festivalgoers should be prepared for wet and breezy conditions.

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Bournemouth Reggae Weekender (From July 25)

King’s Park in Bournemouth will start the weekend with cloudier skies on Friday, improving later in the day. The south coast location offers a better chance of drier and sunnier weather through the weekend, although occasional showers remain possible under the westerly flow.

Poole Harbour Festival (From July 25)

At Baiter Park, Friday will begin cloudy with brighter spells later. The weekend outlook is similar to Bournemouth’s, with Poole’s southern coastal position favouring drier and sunnier intervals. However, showers cannot be ruled out entirely.

While no festival is guaranteed completely dry weather, those in southern and eastern areas, such as Latitude, Truck, and Poole Harbour, stand the best chance of enjoying sunshine between showers. Attendees are advised to pack for all conditions and stay updated with the latest forecasts.

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