The Met Office has confirmed that temperatures are set to surge to 30°C in the coming days, with the latest weather maps indicating a significant heat blast across the UK. According to forecasts updated on June 17, parts of England and Wales will experience highs in the late 20s and early 30s Celsius next week.
30°C Expected by Next Monday
The forecast charts show that by 4pm on Monday, June 22, cities such as Southampton and London, along with surrounding counties, could reach a sweltering 30°C. Much of southern England and Wales will enjoy temperatures above 27°C, while eastern England, Scotland, and Northern Ireland will remain noticeably cooler.
Evening Temperatures Remain High
By 7pm on the same day, temperatures will stay remarkably high, with London still forecast at 30°C. Brighton and Exeter are expected to remain at 27°C. Further north, Northern Ireland will peak at 21°C by 4pm, while Scotland sees temperatures in the mid-to-high teens.
Ten Areas Set to Exceed 27°C
A detailed map of England and Wales reveals ten areas predicted to see temperatures above 27°C by 4pm on Monday, including major cities like Southampton, Cardiff, Exeter, Plymouth, Brighton, and Birmingham. These highs are expected to persist into the evening.
Clear Skies for Most
By 10pm, temperatures will drop, with a peak of 26°C still forecast for London and low 20s elsewhere. The Met Office's rainfall maps predict no precipitation for all of Wales and southern England on Monday, with only a small patch of rain expected on the northeastern coast of England and near York at 4am. However, parts of Northern Ireland and Scotland will see rain from a large Atlantic band.
Long-Range Forecast
The Met Office's outlook for June 21 to June 30 indicates a north-south split. The north will be changeable with showers or longer spells of rain, while the south will be mainly fine and dry with temperatures well above normal. Into late June, high pressure may bring more widely dry and settled conditions, with above-normal temperatures for many areas.
The Met Office cautions that forecasts beyond five days involve atmospheric chaos, where small Atlantic events can significantly impact UK weather days later.
