Ian Simpson

The UK's June temperature record of 35.6C, set in 1976, could fall next week with two waves of intense heat. Highs of 37-38C are possible as Britain sits on the edge of a remarkable European heat dome.

The June 2026 heatwave broke the UK June temperature record three times, peaking at 37.3

The exceptionally hot weather looks set to end for the second half of July. Temperatures will still mostly be above average, particularly in the south, with less settled weather likely towards the end of the month.

Despite some rain further north, the exceptionally dry spell across southern Britain is set to continue. Meanwhile, it's touch and go for a record hot July, with temperatures potentially hitting the mid-30s next week.

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Dry weather looks set to continue across southern England over the next 10 days, while another heatwave builds around 12th-14th August, with some spots potentially hitting 35C. And for most of the UK, the eclipse on 12 August looks set to be hot and sunny.

Britain's remarkable summer reached new heights with 38.1C recorded at Kew Gardens, just a day after the partial eclipse swept the country. Now attention turns to next week, when rain looks set to finally break the dry spell across much of England.

Summer 2026 bows out changeable and close to average, yet still looks set to beat 2025 as the UK's warmest on record, while a strengthening El Nino begins to push global temperatures higher.

Summer 2026 remains on course to be the warmest on record in the CET series, but it will finish close to average with low pressure in charge. Heat continues to build across southern Europe, while a strengthening El Nino lifts global temperatures towards record levels.

Summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record as a whole, though not in Scotland. As southern France, Spain and Portugal face temperatures of 40C or more, Britain sits on the edge of the heat, with highs reaching the high 20s before changeable westerly winds take over.