Is there another heatwave coming? Latest weather forecast for this week

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29 Jun 2026 • 6:49 PM MYT
The Independent
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Is there another heatwave coming? Latest weather forecast for this week

  • Following a record-breaking heatwave last week, temperatures have returned to normal.
  • Most of the UK is forecast to experience typical summer weather this week, with some areas expecting showers, according to the Met Office.
  • Temperatures could climb to 27C in parts of the country later in the week, leaving Britain on the brink of another heatwave.
  • A heatwave is defined by three consecutive days meeting specific temperature thresholds, which are 27C for much of south-east England and 28C for London.
  • Longer-term forecasts by WXCharts suggest a third heatwave could arrive on 7 July, with temperatures possibly reaching 32C in the south-east, potentially rising to 36C in the capital on 8 July.

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