Is another UK heatwave on the way in September?
Summary
Forecasts suggest that after some wetter and cooler days in late August, parts of the UK may experience another warm and dry spell in September. This could be a sixth heatwave following an unusually hot summer with record-breaking temperatures and ongoing drought conditions.Key Facts
- The UK had a very hot and dry summer in 2026, possibly the hottest on record.
- Rain and cooler temperatures occurred briefly in late August, about 2 to 4°C below mid-August averages.
- Long-range weather models predict high pressure may bring dry, sunny weather and warmer air from Europe in early September.
- Soil dryness and warmer sea temperatures (up to 3°C above average around the UK) can increase land temperatures.
- England and Wales are under drought, worsened by July being the driest month recorded.
- The Met Office forecasts an above-normal chance of warmth and more heatwaves in September to November.
- It is uncertain exactly when or if a heatwave will happen in September, but the risk is increased.
- Meteorological autumn runs from September 1 to November 30, marking the transition to cooler weather.
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