UK Weather Forecast: Wet and Windy Start to Weekend Before Sun Returns The UK is preparing for a wet and windy start to the weekend, marking a welcome departure from the record breaking summer temperatures that have dominated recent months.
However, this brief respite will not be enough to alleviate the drought that has left agricultural soils parched and reservoirs depleted.
According to the Met Office, summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record, with an average mean temperature of 16. 5C between June and August.