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An early look at the July statistics: just how dry has it been?
A prolonged heatwave, exceptionally low rainfall and widespread drought conditions have combined to make July 2026 a remarkable month.
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Today and tomorrowSat 1 Aug to Sun 2 AugShowers in Scotland, drier elsewhere with sunshine.
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3-5 day forecastMon 3 Aug to Wed 5 Aug
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Long range forecastWed 5 Aug to Sat 29 Aug
UK weather
Today:
After a fresh start, it'll be mostly dry with sunny spells. Showers affecting the far north, these gradually easing into the afternoon across Scotland. Rather cool in the north, warm in the sunshine in the south.
Tonight:
Any showers across Scotland easing tonight, leaving many with a dry night and clear spells. Feeling cool in the countryside with temperatures down in the low single figures.
Sunday:
A few showers in Scotland, otherwise fine and dry with plenty of hazy sunshine in the south. Very warm here, with cloud thickening in the west later.
Updated: 03:00 (UTC) on Sat 1 Aug 2026
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Rain affecting northern areas Monday and Tuesday, while southern areas will turn increasing hot and humid with a chance of some showers. Showers or longer spells of rain on Wednesday.
Updated: 03:00 (UTC) on Sat 1 Aug 2026
Outlook for Wed 5 Aug to Fri 14 Aug
A generally rather changeable period looks likely, with many places likely to see some much needed rain or showers at times but also some more sunshine. Initially, some rain or showers will affect many parts, this heavy and possibly thundery in places. After a drier, brighter few days, further changeable or unsettled conditions may develop as we head towards mid-August. This may be due to frontal systems moving in from the Atlantic or thundery plumes moving north from the continent or a combination of both. Temperatures will likely be a little above average overall, and there is the potential for some very warm or hot and humid spells, especially in the south, although perhaps not the heat we have seen in recent weeks.
Outlook for Sat 15 Aug to Sat 29 Aug
Predominantly dry and settled conditions look likely for much of this period, with high pressure patterns tending to affect the UK. This may be interrupted at times by Atlantic frontal systems, especially in the north, or thunderstorms in the south. However, overall, rainfall amounts will likely be below normal. Temperatures will probably be above normal and some spells of hot weather and heatwaves are possible, especially in the south.
Updated: 12:00 (UTC) on Fri 31 Jul 2026
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