The Met Office has indicated that temperatures could climb as high as 24C in southeast England and reach 20C in Scotland by the end of the week.
This follows a period of temperatures slightly below the seasonal norm, impacting small businesses reliant on tourism or local foot traffic during the early summer months.
Comparatively, this June’s first ten days were cooler than in 2020, in stark contrast to the record-breaking heat observed at the same time last year, where temperatures soared to 32.2C in Lincolnshire and Surrey.
Met Office spokesperson Oli Claydon noted, “As June progresses, temperatures are expected to rise on average, creating a more summery feel, particularly in sunny conditions. The calm winds over the next few days will contribute to this effect.”
Southern England can expect brighter weather on Monday and Tuesday, with noticeably warmer temperatures than the past weekend. However, northern regions, Scotland, and Northern Ireland may still experience showers.
A ridge of high pressure will introduce some cloud cover on Wednesday but will dissipate to allow for clearer skies and brighter spells across the UK, especially in the south on Thursday. Light showers may persist in northern areas.
Friday will bring more variable weather with occasional rain, though temperatures in the south will recover to near-average levels, while northern areas will see more subdued highs.
Highs of 24C are projected for southeast England on multiple days, with temperatures in the low twenties on other days. The average maximum temperature for June in the City of London typically stands at 21.3C.
Northern regions will experience highs in the high teens throughout the week, with Edinburgh anticipating 20C on Friday.
Mr. Claydon emphasized that while cooler starts to the month are not unusual, this June’s beginning was notably cooler than usual but is now returning to expected seasonal norms.
Stable conditions are expected through the weekend, with any Saturday showers likely to be insignificant.
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