After a rainy start to June, many Brits have been wondering if summer will ever arrive. As we head further into the month, warmer weather is expected, but the chances of a heatwave this weekend are slim, according to BBC Weather.
Hottest May on Record
We experienced the hottest May on record in 2026, with large parts of the UK enjoying glorious sunshine. Temperatures exceeded 30 degrees in some regions, and thousands flocked to nearby beaches and seaside towns to make the most of the hot weather.
Unsettled Start to June
In contrast, June has started dark, unsettled, and gloomy. Temperatures quickly returned to the seasonal average after a week of scorching weather last month. However, the weather is expected to improve as we head into the weekend, with a shift towards more settled conditions across the UK.
Weekend Weather Forecast
According to the BBC, some summer warmth is set to return this weekend, with temperatures climbing above the seasonal average. But is another heatwave on the way? While the south of England could see stronger sunshine, the north is set to experience more cloud and a few showers, although milder temperatures are expected.
The BBC stated: "Northern England, Northern Ireland and Scotland will see areas of cloud and a few showers. It will also be rather windy with gusts of 40mph (64km/h) or more in some places. It will feel cooler here with temperatures peaking at 13-17C (55-63F)."
Dry conditions and sunny spells are expected across the weekend, but it seems Merseyside will not see any scorching sunshine anytime soon. In its verdict on the rain, the BBC said: "Over the weekend the rain will stop in most places which will be a welcome change for many. Some rain will return next week especially in the north and the west of the UK. However warmth may linger further south with some weather models hinting at temperatures in the mid to high-twenties Celsius later in the week."
Met Office Forecast
The Met Office has also shared its verdict on when warm weather could return. Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Greg Wolverson said: "As we move into the weekend the jet stream temporarily shifts northwards, allowing high pressure to build from the south. This brings a drier and warmer weekend for many. Saturday will see a more settled day of weather across southern areas, with some sunny spells developing. Temperatures here could reach 22-23°C. Northern areas may still see some cloud and occasional rain early on, but conditions are expected to improve here too later in the day. Sunday looks set to be widely dry across the UK, with further sunshine and temperatures continuing to rise. Many western parts of the UK can expect maximum temperatures in the low 20s Celsius, with the warmest spots likely across southern England where temperatures may reach 23-24°C, bringing a notably warmer feel compared to earlier in the week."
