Introduction 

UK August forecast from Met Office

early August

The first ten days of August are likely to bring changeable weather across the UK according to Met Office long range outlook Temperatures are expected to be around average so low to mid‑twenties Celsius in southern and eastern England while northern England Wales Scotland and Northern Ireland may see more cloudy spells showers and cooler air  

 

mid to late August

From around August 12 through to August 26 there is a growing chance that high pressure will dominate especially in south and east bringing more settled drier and warmer conditions Occasional short hot spells may push temperatures into the low 30s Celsius in southern England though widespread heatwave conditions are not guaranteed  

 

heatwave thresholds and likely regions

Met Office defines a heatwave as three consecutive days meeting or exceeding threshold temperatures which vary by region For southern England thresholds are usually 28 °C to 30 °C while in Scotland Northern Ireland and Wales they are closer to 25 °C  

 

Short lived heatwave criteria‑meeting spells remain possible in southern and eastern England in mid to late August But in Scotland Wales Northern Ireland and northern parts of England temperatures are projected to stay below threshold levels meaning no official heatwave is expected there  

what has summer looked like so far

Summer 2025 has already seen three official heatwaves This includes one late June heatwave and a third in early to mid July with peak values reaching up to 35.8 °C in Kent in early July  

 

The Met Office reports that June was the warmest on record for England and the UK as a whole so far sits well above average temperatures over the first half of summer by around 1.1 °C compared with long term norms  

 

why heatwaves are becoming more frequent

Met Office seasonal outlook warns summer 2025 is approximately 2.3 times more likely than usual to be hot with above average temperatures over June July and August Driving factors include warmer sea surface temperatures in north Atlantic drought conditions over land and a warming climate trend  

tips for staying safe in warm spells

Drink plenty of water during hot days

Avoid sun exposure during the hottest hours around midday to mid‑afternoon

Wear breathable clothing and use shade when outdoors

Check on elderly neighbours children and pets especially during warm spells

Keep windows or curtains closed in direct sun and open for ventilation early morning or evening

in summary

early August brings mixed weather with moderate temperatures and showers

mid to late August holds potential for more settled warm spells in southern and eastern England with possible heatwave criteria being met briefly

northern regions are expected to remain below threshold levels meaning no official heatwave is expected there overall

 

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