Temperatures to hit 28C as UK continues to bake in hot and dry weather

Environment
20 Jul 2026 • 6:30 PM MYT
The Independent
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Temperatures to hit 28C as UK continues to bake in hot and dry weather

  • The UK is set for another week of warm and dry weather, with the Met Office forecasting "plenty of sunshine" across the country, particularly in the south.
  • London is expected to experience the highest temperatures, reaching 28C on Wednesday, while other parts of southern England and Wales will see highs of 27C for much of the week.
  • Monday will be mostly dry, though light rain is anticipated in Northern Ireland and parts of Scotland before clearing, with the best sunshine in mainland Scotland, Wales, and western/southwestern England, where temperatures will climb to the mid-20s.
  • High levels of UV are expected throughout the week due to strong July sunshine, and the settled, warm conditions are predicted to continue into the beginning of next week.
  • Temperatures are forecast to drop to the mid-teens by next Wednesday in Scotland and northern England, signaling the arrival of cooler weather for the remainder of the week.

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