Temperatures are set to climb back into the mid‑20s this week after a wet, thundery end to August, with the Met Office forecasting the warmest spell of early September from Thursday through the weekend.
Will there be more hot weather in September? Here’s what the Met Office says
After yellow weather warnings for heavy showers and thunderstorms over the weekend, drier and sunnier conditions are now expected to dominate much of England and Wales by Thursday afternoon.
- Thursday 3 September: Southern England and Wales should see sunshine breaking through after a cloudy start, with temperatures reaching 25–26C in London and the south‑east by late afternoon.
- Friday 4 September: A slight cooldown is likely as winds turn north‑westerly, bringing a mix of sunshine and scattered showers; highs around 22–23C in London.
- Saturday 6 September: The warmest day of the week is currently forecast for the south‑east, with London potentially hitting 27–28C under sunny skies.
- Sunday 7 September: Warm air is expected to spread more widely across England and Wales, with the hottest spots in the south‑east again touching 26–27C; Manchester is forecast to peak around 24C.
Rain is still in the picture, however. Showers are forecast to sweep in from the Atlantic on Thursday evening, affecting Scotland, Wales and the north of England, and further spells of rain are expected to move across the UK into the weekend.
What the Met Office says about September
The Met Office’s long‑range outlook for the first half of September describes an unsettled but occasionally warm pattern.
Key points from the forecast:
Rain will be most frequent across northern and western areas, while the south and east are more likely to see drier interludes.
There is potential for strong, gusty winds, especially in the north‑west.
Temperatures are expected to be near average overall, but with brief warm or very warm spells, particularly in southern England.
At present, forecasters say there is no indication of an official heatwave developing this month, though short warm bursts are certainly on the cards.
