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BlogMay 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdownProvisional 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.Read more -
BlogHow 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.Read more -
BlogWeekly 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.Read more
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.
EUMETNET at 30: Strengthening European meteorological cooperation
In 2026, EUMETNET marks 30 years of cooperation between European National Meteorological Services, highlighting a long-standing commitment to collaborative working across borders.
Deep Dive: How unusual is the heat?
The final days of May have seen an exceptional spell of heat across the UK, with temperatures reaching levels rarely experienced at this time of year.
Week ahead: How long will the heat last?
Temperatures at the start of the week have already reached well above late-May averages and a number of temperature records have been broken.
How the land surface observations network enhances understanding of weather and climate
Weather observations are on everyone’s mind at the moment, with provisional May daily maximum and minimum air temperature records already reported and further warmth on the way.
Bank holiday forecast: A hot and settled weekend
High pressure will dominate the UK’s weather through the bank holiday weekend, bringing a spell of increasingly warm and sunny conditions.
Weekly weather quiz: 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.
Providing an evidence base on climate risk
Earlier this week, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) published the Fourth Climate Change Risk Assessment - Independent Assessment (CCRA4-IA).
Weekend weather: A hot and bank holiday weekend ahead?
It is not often that prolonged hot and sunny weather aligns with a bank holiday weekend, but this weekend looks set to deliver exactly that.
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