UK weather is expected to see a sharp decline in temperatures following a prolonged period of hot weather, as per the latest forecasts. WXCharts predicts a significant temperature drop on July 28, with some regions experiencing temperatures as low as 6C. The southern parts of England and East Anglia are likely to be the warmest, with highs of 14C to 15C anticipated in cities like Norwich, London, Canterbury, Oxford, Bristol, Portsmouth, and Exeter.
In the Midlands and parts of the north, including Birmingham, Nottingham, and Manchester, temperatures are expected to range from 12C to 13C. Wales, encompassing cities like Cardiff and Conwy, along with Northern Ireland, including Belfast and Derry, will witness highs between 10C and 12C.
Conversely, the northern regions of England and southern Scotland are set to experience notably colder conditions. Cities like Newcastle, Carlisle, Edinburgh, and Dumfries are projected to see temperatures drop to single digits in the upcoming days.
The coldest areas in the UK will be central and northern Scotland, including locales such as Inverness, Aberdeen, and Wick, where temperatures are likely to hit 6C this week. The forecasted temperatures stand significantly below the average July temperature of around 24C in England and the average maximum of approximately 17C in Scotland.
The Met Office has issued its own forecast, mentioning dry weather for most regions on Friday with sunny intervals. However, northern and northwestern parts may experience occasional patchy rain or drizzle. The weekend and the beginning of the following week could bring more unsettled weather, particularly in northern areas of the UK, with the possibility of southern regions also experiencing light and sporadic rain.
As the month transitions, there are indications that high pressure will return, leading to dry conditions resuming, primarily in the southern regions. Winds are expected to be mostly light or moderate, occasionally fresh around northern coasts, with temperatures likely to be near or slightly above normal, with the south potentially becoming very warm again by early August.
For the upcoming evenings and nights, Northern Ireland and northern Scotland are expected to remain cloudy with light, intermittent drizzle, mainly along coasts and hills. In contrast, other areas will be dry and clear, noticeably cooler than the recent warm temperatures in the south.
Looking ahead to Monday, the day is predicted to be cloudier compared to recent days, though sunny spells are anticipated to develop during the afternoon. The north and northwest may experience more cloud cover, with some light rain or showers expected, while central and southern Britain is likely to remain warm.
The outlook for Tuesday to Thursday suggests continued settled weather with patchy clouds and occasional showers in the north, while temperatures are expected to remain warm to very warm, ranging in the mid to high 20s.