UK Weather: 38 Counties Set for Scorching 30C or Above Next Week

38 UK counties could reach 30C or above on July 11 as another heatwave hits, with southern England potentially reaching 35C, according to Met Office and WXCharts forecasts.

Brit Brief 05/07/2026 18:40

UK Weather: 38 Counties Set for Scorching 30C or Above Next Week — UK Weather: 38 Counties to Hit 30C or Above Next Week

The Met Office has predicted that 38 counties across the UK could see temperatures of 30C or above on Saturday, July 11, as another heatwave is set to develop next week. High pressure will remain the "dominant feature of the UK weather pattern," according to the forecaster, leading to steadily climbing temperatures, particularly in southern and eastern England.

Forecast Details: Where Will Be Hottest?

Many southern and central areas are expected to reach the high 20s, while parts of south-east England could climb into the low 30s. WXCharts.com also forecasts southern England baking in temperatures of 30C or higher on July 11, with hot conditions spreading across the Midlands and parts of northern England. London and the Home Counties, along with Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire, and Oxfordshire, are expected to be among the hottest areas, with some parts of Cambridgeshire potentially hitting 35C.

Met Office Long-Range Outlook

In its outlook covering Friday, July 10, to Sunday, July 19, the Met Office states: "Temperatures by day will be widely very warm, hot or even very hot in parts of the south." However, northern and western parts of the UK may experience heavy rain or thundery showers, keeping conditions uncertain and unsettled. Dry and very warm weather is expected across England and Wales, though there remains a risk of thunderstorms moving in from France.

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