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• NCIC Monthly Summary

  pressure systems that resulted in a number of notably windy days. The weather settled down for the final few days of the month, when it also became much warmer. The provisional UK mean temperature was 9.1 °C, which is 1.3 °C below the 1981-2010 long-term average, making it the coldest May since 1996

• New climate science programme to meet climate challenge

  Office Hadley Centre, which celebrated its 30th anniversary last year. He said: “With the signing of the Paris Agreement in 2015 and a commitment to reach Net Zero by 2050 – in just 30 years’ time - the UK Government’s climate science needs are changing. And we are realigning our work programme

• Warm end to the week

  conditions are allowing temperatures to build day-on-day with the hottest temperatures expected to be reached by Friday for many. Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist, Jason Kelly, said; “The heat is a result of a mix of home-grown warming due to a high pressure over the southern half of the UK, as well

• A hot weekend in prospect for some

  Mike Silverstone is a Deputy Chief Meteorologist at the Met Office. He said: “Higher temperatures building over the weekend and into early next week will bring particularly warm, hot or even very hot conditions for some, especially in the southeast and East Anglia and more locally elsewhere

• February’s weather extremes: a closer look at February's current weather records

  Atlantic airflows dominate. Data from the Met Office shows several instances where February’s highest daily maximum temperatures reached the mid‑teens. Last year, Hull East Park recorded a notably warm day at 17°C, a temperature more typical of early spring than late winter. Similar values appear

• Red warning for wind issued as Storm Goretti approaches

  Office’s WeatherReady campaign offers practical advice to help you prepare your home, garden, and daily routines for winter weather.   Snow and ice warnings are in place for several regions ❄️⚠️ There are some simple steps that you can take to keep safe and be #WeatherReady - whether you’re staying

• Temporary exceedance of 1.5°C increasingly likely

  at the Met Office. Commenting on the update, he said: “Assessing the increase in global temperature in the context of climate change refers to the long-term global average temperature, not to the averages for individual years or months. Nevertheless, a temporary exceedance of the 1.5 degree level may

• Week ahead: Unsettled start but warming towards the end of the week

  The Executive Team Non-Executive Directors News & media Media centre Campaigns Contact the Press Office Weather & climate news Corporate news Official news blog Contact us Send us your feedback Ways to contact us How to find our offices Information for visitors Week ahead: Unsettled start but warming

• When will it rain next?

  Office 13 May 2025 If you’ve been wondering when the next rain shower will arrive, you’re not alone. Across much of the UK, this spring has been unusually dry. While the sunshine has been welcome for many, it’s also raised concerns, particularly for farmers, gardeners, and anyone relying on regular

• Deep Dive: UK heat and tropical cyclones

  Author: Met Office 8 Apr 2026 As the UK continues to experience a week of higher-than-average temperatures, early April is currently delivering a spell of notably warm weather for many. Temperatures are well above average, sunshine has been widespread, and for some areas this period has a distinctly