The UK is set for another heatwave later this month, with temperatures set to reach as high at 37C
12:31, 06 Aug 2025Updated 14:53, 06 Aug 2025
Britain is gearing up for another sizzling heatwave this summer, with forecasts suggesting temperatures could soar to a scorching 37C in certain areas later this month.
The anticipated hot weather is expected to commence around Saturday, August 16, with Gloucestershire, Warwickshire, Worcestershire, and North Wales predicted to bear the brunt of the heat. WXCharts maps indicate that temperatures might nudge close to a blistering 40C.
Oxfordshire, Berkshire, and Hampshire are set to experience highs of 36C, while the south is braced for peaks of 35C. Bristol and Bath are forecasted to witness temperatures hitting 33C, and those in west and mid Wales can anticipate a marginally cooler 32C.
This follows an earlier heatwave prediction, with maps pinpointing the exact date when a 39C heat plume is due to roast the UK.
In the coming days, the Met Office has forecasted dry conditions with clear spells, succeeding several days of harsh weather across regions affected by Storm Floris. The weekend’s outlook includes cloudier skies, with the north likely to see some rain and breezy conditions, reports the Mirror.
Next week promises “something of a north-south split”, with the north facing heavy rainfall and potential thunderstorms. In contrast, the south is expected to remain predominantly dry, basking in warm sunshine and gentler breezes.
The long-range forecast suggests: “There is a small chance of some rain or showers even in the south, but more likely it will be mainly dry and warm here.”
As we head into the middle of the month, forecasters predict drier and more settled weather conditions. However, there’s a chance of some unsettled weather as we approach August 18th.
From August 19, we’re looking at “largely settled conditions overall”, according to the Met Office. This forecast follows after the north of the UK experienced strong winds due to Storm Floris, leading to weather warnings being issued.