Turning warmer but more unsettled
A change is on the way for much of the UK’s weather, with a warm plume of air from the south raising temperatures and introducing some thundery showers later t…
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Chance of precipitation
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24 | 23 | 24 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 29 |
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0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
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5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 |
Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
Humidity
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63% | 64% | 67% | 73% | 81% | 85% | 88% |
UV
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4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 02:00 | 03:00 | 04:00 | 05:00 | 06:00 | 07:00 | 08:00 | 09:00 | 10:00 | 11:00 | 12:00 | 13:00 | 14:00 | 15:00 | 16:00 | 17:00 | 18:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00 | 22:00 | 23:00 |
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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NE
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NE
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NE
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NNE
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NNE
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NNE
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28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 |
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0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.8 |
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Direction of waves offshore
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G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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89% | 90% | 90% | 91% | 91% | 90% | 87% | 83% | 78% | 72% | 68% | 65% | 61% | 58% | 58% | 58% | 58% | 62% | 65% | 69% | 74% | 79% | 83% | 85% |
UV
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- | - | - | - | - | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - | - |
Time | 00:00 | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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13°
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10° | 10° | 10° | 12° | 17° | 20° | 19° | 17° | 15° |
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NNE
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15
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NE
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12
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29 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 24 | 26 | 27 | 23 | 21 |
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0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.6 |
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4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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86% | 87% | 89% | 83% | 69% | 62% | 63% | 71% | 78% |
UV
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- | - | - | 1 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% |
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17°
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16°
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21°
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15° | 15° | 17° | 20° | 22° | 22° | 21° | 18° |
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NE
11
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9
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ENE
8
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E
7
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ESE
8
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SE
9
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SSE
8
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NW
6
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18 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
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0.5 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 |
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4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 8 |
Direction of waves offshore
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VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | G | G |
Humidity
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77% | 81% | 78% | 70% | 65% | 65% | 72% | 84% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 10% | <5% | 10% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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17°
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16°
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20°
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NW
6
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NNW
6
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SW
7
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SSW
6
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S
8
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S
9
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SSE
8
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7
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10 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 11 |
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0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 |
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9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | VG | G | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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87% | 88% | 85% | 75% | 67% | 65% | 71% | 83% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | 10% | <5% | <5% | 10% | 10% | <5% | <5% |
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16°
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15°
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17°
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20°
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NW
7
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NNW
6
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SW
6
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NNE
6
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ESE
8
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10
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NNE
9
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WNW
8
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11 | 10 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 19 | 16 | 14 |
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0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 |
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8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3 |
Direction of waves offshore
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G | G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | G |
Humidity
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88% | 90% | 85% | 74% | 63% | 59% | 63% | 77% |
UV
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- | - | 1 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - |
Time | 01:00 | 04:00 | 07:00 | 10:00 | 13:00 | 16:00 | 19:00 | 22:00 |
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Chance of precipitation
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<5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% | <5% |
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15°
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15°
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16°
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20°
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22°
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14° | 14° | 15° | 18° | 20° | 19° | 18° | 15° |
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NNW
8
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NNW
8
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N
9
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ENE
9
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11
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11
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NNE
11
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NNE
10
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13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 21 | 19 | 16 |
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0.3 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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4 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – |
Direction of waves offshore
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– | – | – | – | – | – | – |
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G | G | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG | VG |
Humidity
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85% | 87% | 84% | 70% | 58% | 55% | 59% | 72% |
UV
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- | - | 2 | 5 | 7 | 4 | 1 | - |
Chance of precipitation represents how likely it is that rain (or other types of precipitation, such as sleet, snow, hail and drizzle) will fall from the sky at a certain time.
This number shows the air temperature for the time period. You can see the temperature in Celsius or Fahrenheit by using the dropdown menu.
Feels like temperature considers other factors, such as wind speed and humidity. This gives you a better idea of how the temperature will actually feel at the time.
Wind gust shows the highest wind speed that you should encounter at that time, as winds peak and lull.
Strong winds are shown in bold for speeds of 29 mph or more.
The arrow shows the direction the wind is blowing. The letters show the direction the wind is blowing from (on a standard 16-point compass).
The number represents the average wind speed expected at that time.
The arrow shows the direction of the wind (up is north). If the arrow points from land to sea, the wind will be blowing out to sea (‘offshore’). The number is the average wind speed.
Beware of offshore winds if you are using inflatables, paddle boards or kayaks. These winds can blow you out to sea. Read more about how wind will affect you at the beach.
Visibility measures the distance at which an object can be clearly seen.
VP (Very Poor) | Less than 1 km |
P (Poor) | 1.1 km to 4 km |
M (Moderate) | 4.1 km to 10 km |
G (Good) | 10.1 km to 20 km |
VG (Very Good) | 20.1 km to 40 km |
E (Excellent) | Greater than 40 km |
Humidity is the amount of water vapor in the air. If there is a lot of water vapour, the humidity will be high. The higher the percentage of humidity, the wetter it will feel outside.
UV exposure index and the protection required to help keep you safe:
No risk of UV - It’s safe to stay outside. Low - You can safely stay outside. Consider sunscreen in direct sunlight. Moderate - Take care during midday hours and do not spend too much time in the sun unprotected. Sunscreen advised. High - Seek shade during midday hours, cover up and wear sunscreen. Very high - Spend time in the shade between 11am and 3pm. Shirt, sunscreen and hat are essential. Extreme - Avoid being outside during midday hours. Shirt, sunscreen and hat essential.
This is the average height of the waves, 1-2 miles out to sea. The height of the waves can vary. The individual waves out to sea or at the beach can be higher than this number. If you are close to the water, keep an eye on the waves to stop you or your belongings being swept away.
Read more about calculating the expected height of the waves at the beach.
This is the average number of seconds between one wave and the next, 1-2 miles out to sea. A long wave period (more than 10 seconds) means the waves at the beach may be more powerful. Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Read more about the period of waves.
The arrow shows the average direction of the waves 1-2 miles out to sea. It indicates how sheltered the beach will be from these waves. If the arrow points towards land, most of the waves’ power will reach the beach. If the arrow is parallel to or pointing away from land, the wave height is likely to be lower on the beach than it is offshore.
Lifeguards can give you advice on waves if you’re planning to go into the water.
Some cloud in east tonight, plenty of sunshine Thursday.
Dry and largely clear in the west but cloudy over Kent, the cloud tentatively spreading westwards over Sussex and Surrey. Generally cool under any clear spells but milder in Kent. Minimum temperature 8 °C.
Dry and largely sunny, any early cloud in the east soon becoming eroded. Becoming breezy in the afternoon, particularly along coastal parts. Warm for many but significantly cooler in Kent. Maximum temperature 24 °C.
Dry, largely sunny on Friday but breezy. Generally warm away from coasts. Sunshine and showers on Saturday and Sunday, potentially heavy and thundery in places. Feeling muggy.
Updated:
With a change of type taking place over the preceding weekend, the week is likely to start on a fairly cloudy but widely warm note, in places hot and humid, with a risk of scattered showers and thunderstorms. As the week progresses, this risk is likely to diminish, with the focus of these and the warmer weather also probably moving westwards with cooler, drier conditions resuming across eastern areas. By the end of the period, similar conditions to the present are most probable, with west and north-western areas seeing the best of the sunshine and warmth, whilst eastern areas are likely to be a bit cooler. Showers and thunderstorms may return to southern areas. Temperatures are expected to be well above average for most, with overnight minima particularly warm.
Updated:
More likely continuation of the fine and settled weather with a risk of showers through mid-July. High pressure re-orientate to lie near the southwest with low to the north. This brings a greater chance of rain to the west and northwest. Most likely temperatures trending back towards average or above. Very unlikely to be cooler than normal. · Low confidence in detail, as is often the case in summer.
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