Weather models are indicating a potential drop in morning temperatures across the entire UK, with some regions possibly reaching as low as 1°C. This forecast contrasts with earlier predictions of an increased likelihood of heatwaves this summer following a previous hot spell in May. Despite the expectation of warm conditions not being too distant, the ECMWF weather model is forecasting a cold spell for next week, starting on Tuesday. Minimum temperature projections show that all areas of the UK could experience temperatures below 10°C around 6 am.
The coldest conditions on Tuesday are anticipated in northern Scotland, with temperatures hovering around 4°C in the morning. Even in the typically warmer south-east of England, temperatures may struggle to exceed 8-9°C. Similar temperature trends are expected for Wednesday morning, with temperatures potentially dropping to 2°C in Scotland and ranging from 6-8°C in Northern Ireland, northern England, central England, and Wales. However, the south-east of England could see slightly higher minimum temperatures, around 10°C, on Wednesday morning.
By Thursday morning, northern Scotland might experience highs of just 1°C. Southern England, particularly the south-west, may see improvements with minimum temperatures reaching 10-11°C at 6 am. Temperature anomaly maps for next week show the entire country shaded in blue, indicating temperatures well below the seasonal average.
The Met Office is also forecasting below-average temperatures and breezy conditions for the upcoming week, with the possibility of extended periods of rain. The forecast for June 9 to 19 suggests changeable weather initially, with frontal systems moving across the UK, bringing showers or longer periods of rain, especially in the northwest. Later in the period, more settled conditions may prevail, particularly in the south, with intermittent wet spells expected. Overall, temperatures are likely to be near or slightly above normal.
