Next week, temperatures are expected to drop significantly to as low as 5 degrees Celsius following an exceptionally hot period, as indicated by the latest weather forecasts. The end of May saw a remarkable surge in temperatures across the UK, leading to widespread heatwave conditions. The national weather agency reported that 23 weather stations broke the previous UK May temperature record of 32.8 degrees Celsius, reaching as high as 35.1 degrees Celsius at Kew Gardens in Greater London on May 26.
However, the current warm weather resembling the Mediterranean climate is predicted to dissipate soon. The Met Office announced that the heatwave will gradually diminish in intensity in the upcoming days, transitioning to cooler and more unsettled conditions by the weekend.
Met Office Chief Forecaster Chris Bulmer mentioned, “The ongoing hot spell is starting to weaken, with fresher weather moving in from Friday onwards, as a weak cold front moves across the UK, leading to more changeable conditions with potential showers and thunderstorms.”
Forecasts from WXCharts suggest that maximum temperatures for most of the UK next week will be in the mid-teens Celsius, with a sharp drop to as low as 5 degrees Celsius in Scotland by Sunday morning. Temperatures across Scotland and England are expected to range from 7 to 11 degrees Celsius, while Northern Ireland may see temperatures between 8 and 10 degrees Celsius. However, temperatures are anticipated to rise back to the mid-teens by midday, reaching around 21 to 22 degrees Celsius in the southern parts of England by June 11.
Areas likely to witness the highest temperatures include the East Midlands, East of England, the South East, and Greater London, with temperatures varying between 11 and 20 degrees Celsius across the rest of the country.
Looking ahead to the period from June 2 to June 11, the Met Office’s long-range forecast suggests that Atlantic weather systems will bring showers or longer periods of rain, particularly in the west and northwest regions. Drier conditions are more probable in the south and east, with temperatures expected to be near-normal, slightly warmer in the east, and breezy at times, especially along the western coasts.