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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the DailyCity weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
Hold off packing away the garden furniture for now — summer is not over yet, though the season’s peak heat has passed. The UK’s meteorological summer ends on 31 August, but September can still deliver warm spells, especially in the south and east.
What does the forecast say for the rest of summer?
The Met Office outlook for late August and early September shows a mixed pattern, with no sustained heatwave on the horizon. Southern England and the Midlands may see brief warm interludes, but Atlantic fronts will bring cooler, wetter conditions to northern and western areas, including Glasgow and Liverpool. For a detailed look ahead, check the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.
Could there be a September heatwave?
While the 90-day weather forecast UK models suggest above-average temperatures are possible in early autumn, a full heatwave is unlikely. The next warm spell would need a stable high-pressure system, which current projections do not show forming before mid-September. For those wondering when is the next heatwave UK 2026, the most likely window is now closed until next spring, though brief warm days remain possible.
Is summer over in the UK right now?
No. Although the hottest days are likely behind us, meteorological summer runs until 31 August, and astronomical summer continues until the equinox on 22 September. Warm spells can still occur, especially in southern England.
Is summer over yet Zara Larsson?
That’s a reference to the 2024 song by Zara Larsson and Swedish artists. The phrase is not tied to UK weather; for actual UK conditions, summer is not over until late September.
When is the next heatwave in the UK?
Current long-range forecasts suggest no imminent heatwave. The next significant chance of sustained high temperatures will be spring 2027. Brief warm days may still occur in September, but they won’t reach heatwave thresholds.
Sources
For your local outlook, see the UK weather hub or check Birmingham Weather and Bristol Weather for regional details. The question will summer 2026 be hot UK depends on where you are — southern counties have fared better than the north-west so far.