Britons are set to wake up to colder than normal temperatures this Saturday, with the mercury falling as much as six degrees below the July average, according to the Met Office. The cooler conditions will be particularly felt in eastern areas, where temperatures could be around 5 or 6°C below the seasonal norm.
The Met Office's forecast on X (formerly Twitter) stated: "It'll be feeling cool on Saturday, especially in the east where temperatures could be around 5 or 6 degrees below average." This comes after a generally disappointing summer with little hot weather and above-average rainfall, prompting one social media user to comment: "2024...the year without a summer!"
Despite the cool start, temperatures are expected to reach highs of 20°C in parts of the southeast later on Saturday, though largely cloudy conditions will persist before some sunny intervals emerge in the early evening. Showers are also forecast, continuing the pattern of heavy rainfall seen this week.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist Steven Ramsdale said: "The weekend’s weather starts with a continuation of recent days, with an unsettled feel for many. Rain will be more frequent in eastern areas, whilst conditions are more showery elsewhere though a good deal of cloud for many."
However, there is good news for England fans ahead of Sunday's Euro 2024 final, as conditions are expected to settle down with 22°C highs, making for perfect pub beer garden viewing. Ramsdale noted: "There’s a drier interlude building in from the west on Sunday which will reduce the frequency of showers... Temperatures are likely to peak around 22°C in the southeast, which is a return to near average for the time of year."
Looking ahead, a stubborn low pressure system will bring more unsettled weather at the start of next week, especially in the south, with heavy and thundery showers possible in some parts of the UK.
