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BlogFestival forecast: Sunshine for many as festival season continuesFestivalgoers heading to events across the UK this week can look forward to largely favourable conditions, with plenty of dry weather, sunny spells and temperatures close to or slightly above average for the time of year.Read more -
BlogJuly 2026 weather stats: A county breakdownJuly 2026 was a remarkable month across the UK, and a closer look at county-level statistics shows just how widespread the warmth and sunshine were, but also how uneven the rainfall was.Read more -
BlogDeep dive: July’s remarkable weather and what comes nextJuly 2026 will be remembered as one of the most remarkable weather months in modern UK records.Read more
Festival Forecast: Settled weather set to continue?
Festivalgoers heading to events across the UK this week can look forward to largely favourable weather conditions.
Weekly weather quiz July 17: 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.
Weekend Weather: Cooler than recent days but dry conditions continue
After a prolonged spell of hot and dry weather, temperatures will ease back a little this weekend.
Pollen forecast: Elevated levels remain over the next 5 days
Pollen levels are set to remain elevated across large parts of the UK over the next five days, with grass and weed pollen continuing to affect many regions, although the grass season is coming towards its end in south and eastern areas.
10-day trend: Dry weather dominates as rain remains elusive
After an exceptionally dry and often hot spell across the UK, many people will be wondering when meaningful rainfall might return.
Deep Dive: Heatwaves, dry ground and warming seas
The UK has experienced a remarkable run of hot weather so far this year, with three distinct heatwaves affecting different parts of the country since late spring.
Summer 2026 so far: A look at the season at the halfway point
Summer 2025 was officially the warmest summer on record for the UK. But after an extraordinary year so far – with three widespread heatwaves and numerous climate records already broken – how is meteorological Summer 2026 shaping up at the halfway point?
World Youth Skills Day: Building skills for a shared future
World Youth Skills Day is a chance to recognise the skills young people need to shape a shared future - from science, technology and AI to green skills, communication and collaboration.
Ambitious new phase of scientific collaboration
The Met Office has confirmed a refreshed lineup of leading UK universities for the next phase of the Met Office Academic Partnership (MOAP).
When will it rain? The latest Met Office forecast suggests dry weather will continue for most
After weeks of hot, dry weather and widespread heatwave conditions across many parts of the UK, one of the questions we're hearing most often is: when will it rain again?
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