Will the heatwave hit the UK in August 2023? Check the latest forecast for the end of summer.
The summer of 2023 has been super rainy and windy, causing problems for vacations and raising concerns about the future weather. Following a record-breaking damp July, August hasn't exactly been a significant improvement. On the first weekend of the month, Storm Antoni swept across the UK, unleashing heavy downpours and resulting in flooding in parts of the North.
Last summer was totally different. It got super hot, up to 40 degrees. With the worst of the stormy conditions seemingly behind us, the question on everyone's mind is whether there's any hope left for a pleasant UK summertime or even the possibility of a heatwave.
Let's check out the latest weather forecasts for the second half of August and see what might happen for the rest of the season.
According to the experts at BBC Weather, the second part of August will probably be unsettled. The northern and western parts of the UK might get the most rain because of low-pressure systems moving in from the southwest. But sometimes, higher pressure from Europe might bring drier periods to the southern and eastern areas.
So, what about a heatwave in August? Well, based on the latest forecast from the Met Office, the weather is likely to stay kind of unsettled at least until the twenty-first of August. However, once this period passes, we can anticipate a bit more stable and dry weather to round off the month.
The Met Office's long-range forecast says that the end of August and early September will be kind of mixed. Some days will be dry and calm, but other times, it might get wet and not so calm. Brace yourselves, as there's even a possibility of heavy rain or thunderstorms making an appearance from time to time.
As for temperatures, they'll probably be around the average for this time of year. But don't lose hope, as it could get a bit warmer toward the end of August. Still, it might not be hot enough to call it a heatwave. So, despite earlier predictions, it seems that hopes for a scorching August in the UK are dwindling for the time being.
But do not forget, that such a long-range weather forecast just provides an indication of how the weather might change, or be different from normal. To avoid any troubles, make sure to stay up to date with the forecasts. More videos are on the way, including weekly forecasts, so we will definitely keep you updated on the United Kingdom weather. Please make sure to subscribe.
Chief forecaster and ideologist of the weather forecast service Pogodnik. Co-author of scientific articles and specialized content for various online media.
