UK weather: Temperatures to soar over 30C as second heatwave forecast

The upcoming weekend is expected to see the return of scorching temperatures, marking the second heatwave of 2025. This heatwave is projected to extend into the following week, with the intensity rising to potentially set a new high for the year.

In 2025, the hottest day so far was recorded on June 21st in Charlwood, Surrey, reaching a temperature of 33.2C (91.8F). Heatwaves are becoming increasingly common due to climate change, heightening the likelihood of extreme heat occurrences.

The rising temperatures are anticipated to impact various summer events, potentially making it the hottest start to Wimbledon and nearing the record high temperatures experienced at Glastonbury in 2017. As the heatwave progresses, the weather forecast includes rain and showers on Thursday and an increase in humidity on Friday.

Over the weekend, a ridge of high pressure from Europe is expected to bring even hotter conditions, crossing ‘heatwave thresholds’ in southeastern England and other regions. By Sunday, the heat is predicted to spread to east Wales and north England, with the peak expected on Monday as temperatures may reach 33-34C in some areas.

Following this peak, there is uncertainty in the forecast for the remainder of the week, with a possibility of cooler air from the west affecting the hot weather. It is expected that Scotland and Northern Ireland will not experience a heatwave, with temperatures staying in the low 20Cs. This increase in temperature can pose challenges to infrastructure and public health, necessitating the issuance of heat-health alerts to mitigate potential risks

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