Warmer Weather Set to Follow UK Rainy Spell

Warm weather could make a comeback across parts of the UK within the next two weeks, with weather maps suggesting temperatures may climb to 26C in some areas.

Forecast maps from WXCharts, based on MetDesk data, indicate that by 6pm on Saturday, June 13, much of England and Wales will enjoy warmer conditions following a spell of unsettled weather.

According to the forecast, southern England, the Midlands and Wales are expected to see temperatures in the low 20s, while some coastal parts of the southwest may stay cooler, with highs in the upper teens.

London is forecast to be the hottest area, potentially reaching 26C. Nearby counties including Kent, Surrey and Berkshire could also experience temperatures between 24C and 25C. Meanwhile, northern parts of the UK are expected to remain cooler, with temperatures mostly in the high teens. Northern Ireland is likely to see highs only in the mid-teens.

The seven counties expected to record temperatures of 24C or higher on June 13 are:

• Greater London, Kent, Surrey, Berkshire, Gloucestershire, Staffordshire, Oxfordshire

Before the warmer conditions arrive, the Met Office says the UK will face a period of unsettled weather. Atlantic weather systems are expected to bring showers and longer spells of rain, particularly during the opening days of June. The northwest is likely to see the wettest conditions, while the southeast should remain comparatively drier.  

The Met Office forecast for Monday predicts cloudy skies with rain moving eastwards from western areas, becoming heavy at times, especially across western regions. Moderate to fresh winds are expected, although lighter conditions are likely further north. Temperatures will remain close to the seasonal average.  

Looking ahead to June 2–4, forecasters say the unsettled pattern will continue, bringing spells of rain, showers and possible thunderstorms. Hail may accompany some of the thundery outbreaks, with temperatures noticeably cooler than those experienced in recent days.  

In its longer-range forecast covering early to mid-June, the Met Office says Atlantic systems will continue to influence UK weather at first, bringing rain and showers, particularly across western and northwestern regions. However, drier and more settled conditions may become increasingly common later in the period, especially across southern areas, with temperatures generally remaining near average overall.