Seasonal forecasts - indications for the next three months

Updated: 09 October 2009

The Met Office advises against use of these maps alone for decision making.

UK users are encouraged to consult the official UK seasonal forecast, which is generated through expert interpretation of the forecast maps and other inputs, or to contact our Customer Centre. For other countries, users are advised to consult the relevant national meteorological service, who will have access to this and other local predictive information.

Most likely temperature categories for October/November/December

Seasonal temperature forcast

Key:

Dark blue Light blue Green Yellow Orange White
Below-normal temperatures (cold) more likely Zones of transition between the dark blue and green types (cold or average more likely) near-normal temperatures (average) more likely Zones of transition between the orange and green types (warm or average more likely) Above-normal temperatures (warm) more likely No favoured category

Most likely rainfall categories for October/November/December

Seasonal rainfall forecast

Key:

Dark blue Light blue Green Yellow Orange White
Above-normal precipitation (wet) more likely Zones of transition between the dark blue and green types (wet or average more likely) Near-normal precipitation (average) more likely Zones of transition between the orange and green types (dry or average more likely) Below-normal precipitation (dry) more likely No favoured category

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We are constantly looking to build upon and improve our seasonal forecasts and would welcome your feedback.