UK on track for one of the warmest years on record after warm September
Summary
September 2026 was one of the warmest months on record in the UK, with temperatures about 1.6°C above the average. The year so far is on track to be among the warmest ever, partly influenced by the El Niño weather pattern causing global temperature increases.Key Facts
- September 2026 was tied as the fourth warmest September recorded in the UK.
- The average temperature for September was 14.6°C, which is 1.6°C higher than the long-term average.
- Average temperatures in the UK have been above normal for eight months in a row in 2026.
- The highest temperature in September was 28.6°C in Northolt, London, on September 6.
- Northern Ireland recorded its latest-ever 25°C+ day on September 21 with 25.5°C in Helen’s Bay.
- Rainfall in September was uneven: Scotland had nearly 40% more than usual, while parts of eastern England had much less than normal, worsening drought conditions there.
- The dry spring and hot summer have caused water shortages that recent rainfall has not resolved.
- The El Niño climate pattern, which warms the tropical Pacific Ocean, is expected to keep UK and global temperatures higher into next year.
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