Weather maps from WXCharts indicate that temperatures across the UK will plummet on July 28, dropping as low as 6°C in some areas after weeks of scorching heat. The forecast suggests that the mercury could fall to 11°C below the July average for England and Scotland.
Regional Temperature Breakdown
The south of England and East Anglia are expected to be the warmest regions, with highs of 14°C to 15°C in cities including Norwich, London, Canterbury, Oxford, Bristol, Portsmouth, and Exeter. The Midlands and parts of northern England, such as Birmingham, Nottingham, and Manchester, will see temperatures between 12°C and 13°C.
Wales (Cardiff, Conwy) and Northern Ireland (Belfast, Derry) are forecast to have highs between 10°C and 12°C. The north of England and southern Scotland (Newcastle, Carlisle, Edinburgh, Dumfries) will range from 9°C to 11°C. Central and northern Scotland, including Inverness, Aberdeen, and Wick, will be the coldest, with highs between 6°C and 11°C.
Comparison to Average July Temperatures
The average July temperature in England is around 24°C, while Scotland's average maximum is about 17°C. The forecasted highs of 6°C to 15°C represent a drop of up to 11°C below average in some areas.
Met Office Forecast for Late July
The Met Office's separate forecast for the period states: "Dry on Friday for most with sunny spells. Northern and northwestern areas will be cloudier with occasional patchy rain or drizzle. Into the weekend and perhaps the start of next week, more unsettled weather with rain at times, especially across northern parts of the UK. This rain may very well reach southern areas too, but could become more light and patchy here."
The Met Office adds: "Confidence becomes lower as we approach the turn of the month, but there are signs that high pressure will return, which means dry conditions would resume, especially in the south. Winds will be mostly light or moderate, occasionally fresh around northern coasts. Temperatures are expected to be near or above normal, warmest in the south, perhaps becoming very warm again by the start of August."
Five-Day Forecast
The Met Office's five-day forecast indicates that tonight will be cloudy for Northern Ireland and northern Scotland with odd showers, while other areas remain dry and clear. Monday will bring patchy cloud across central and eastern areas, with showers continuing in northern Scotland and Northern Ireland, and sunny conditions in the southwest. From Tuesday to Thursday, settled weather is expected with patchy cloud and odd showers in the north, remaining warm to very warm with temperatures in the mid-20s.
