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Blog10-day trend: A changeable start to June?The opening days of June are set to bring a notably changeable pattern across the UK, with frequent spells of rain and a generally unsettled feel to the weather.Read more -
BlogPollen forecast: A north-south divide (again) over the next few daysPollen levels over the next five days are expected to show a clear north–south split across the UK.Read more -
BlogJune monthly weather extremes: The records behind the start of summerJune is often associated with early summer warmth, longer days and increasingly settled conditions.Read more
What does a 3 Month Outlook really tell us?
When the Met Office UK 3‑Month Outlook is published it often attracts attention. The desire to understand what the season ahead has in store is natural in a country that has substantial year-to-year variability in its weather.
Deep Dive: A dramatic shift from heat to unsettled weather
The start of meteorological summer has brought a stark contrast to the exceptional conditions experienced just a week earlier.
Week ahead: A return to changeable weather to start June
After last week’s exceptional heat, the first full week of June brings a marked change in conditions across the UK.
May 2026 weather stats: A breakdown by county
May 2026 brought notably warm conditions across much of the UK at county level, with a clear north–south divide emerging in both temperature and rainfall.
May 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
Provisional Met Office statistics show just how notable May 2026 has been, with the month ranking as the UK’s joint third warmest on record for mean temperature.
Powering smarter flights with AVTECH
In this guest blog post, we asked AVTECH how access to our high-resolution weather data enhances safety and operational efficiency in the air, and why our investment in next‑generation, cloud‑based forecasting science is unlocking even greater value for airlines. AVTECH Chief Commercial Officer, Philip Nordfeldt, answered our questions below.
Weekly weather quiz May 29: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
How has summer warmth changed in the UK?
From long-term trends to record-breaking heat, recent decades have reshaped what summer in the UK looks like.
Pollen forecast: A clear north-south divide
There's a clear north-south divide in the pollen forecast this week
Record-breaking heat rewrites May temperature records across the UK
The final days of May have brought an exceptional spell of heat to the UK, with widespread impacts on both daytime and night-time temperatures.
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