Unseasonably chilly and damp weather has been dominating the UK recently, but relief is in sight as warmer temperatures are poised to make a comeback in just a few weeks. Following a scorching summer, the country has shifted into a wet and blustery pattern. However, a welcome change is on the horizon with some regions expected to enjoy temperatures reaching 25C later this month.
The Met Office’s long-range forecast indicates a shift towards drier and calmer conditions as September progresses, with temperatures anticipated to be slightly above average. Some parts of the UK are currently under a yellow weather warning due to heavy rain and strong winds, heightening the risk of flooding. While temperatures this week are averaging between 17C and 22C, they are projected to rise in the coming days.
Starting from September 7, England and Wales are set to experience temperatures climbing to around 24C or 25C, accompanied by more stable weather conditions. Moreover, WXChart projections based on MetDesk data suggest that by September 17, southern areas of the UK could revel in another warm spell with temperatures hitting 25C.
As the warmth lingers into the latter part of September, cities like Birmingham, London, Luton, Worcester, Southampton, Oxford, Leicester, Leeds, and Liverpool are forecasted to reach a balmy 25C on September 17. Other regions such as Plymouth, Cornwall, Norwich, Exeter, and Manchester will see temperatures fluctuate between 23C and 24C during the same period.
Northern regions are not to be left out as well, with Edinburgh expected to reach around 21C, while Wick, Inverness, Aberdeen, and Glasgow may see temperatures ranging from 17C to 18C. Looking ahead to late September and early October, the Met Office foresees a predominance of unsettled weather patterns with intermittent showers or longer spells of rain, potentially accompanied by windy conditions.
Speculation has arisen about the possibility of an Indian Summer gracing the UK, characterized by unusually warm and dry weather during the autumn months. While tradition dictates that a true Indian summer only occurs after the first frost, the Met Office suggests an improvement in weather conditions, hinting at the likelihood of such a phenomenon this year.
Brian Gaze from The Weather Outlook has also weighed in, anticipating warmer periods from the second week of September with temperatures nearing 30C, and pleasant warmth continuing into October with highs around 23C. Despite the wait for the anticipated September heat, the UK has a history of autumn heatwaves, exemplified by the scorching temperatures experienced in early September 2023 and the unseasonably warm October weather in recent years.