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increase is observed in tropical regions of South America, Northern Africa and through Asia. Similarly, the number of warm nights in these regions have increased by over eight days per decade, leading to a doubling since the late 1970s.  The variability of rainfall over space and time tends to be greater

than normal conditions across East Africa in April gave way to a normal May, coinciding with the end of the Long Rains season. It’s been normal to very dry in June. 3-Month Outlook August to October - Rainfall Central Africa was very dry in May but wet conditions prevailed in Chad during June

, but wet or very wet in the southwest and east (May) (3) Note: Normal in the north (4) Note: Very Wet in the southwest, very dry in the north, normal elsewhere * Region usually experiences less than 10mm/month rainfall during the month (dry season). Climate Outlook Africa: May to February Current

76 Figure 5.11 Regional compound temperature and rainfall extremes 78 Figure 5.12a Persistent and whiplash hot and cold months and seasons 84 Figure 5.12b Persistent and whiplash wet and dry months and seasons 84 Figure 5.13 Years with record monthly and daily extremes a) High temperature extremes b

. Shifting rainfall patterns will likely lead to some regions becoming wetter and others becoming drier. Additionally, these more arid regions could dry further because of global warming. Warmer temperatures can increase evaporation of water from the ground. As soils become drier, the air above may heat

Meteorological Autumn has been wet and mild, with temperatures and rainfall above average, according to provisional Met Office figures.

Northern Ireland has recorded its third wettest Autumn since the series began in 1836, and Wales its tenth. Autumn 2025 now stands as the only season of the year to report above average rainfall, with winter, spring and summer all below their respective long-term averages.   A very wet season

The Met Office has released its provisional statistics for Winter 2025/26 and February 2026, revealing a season characterised by persistent wet weather and stark regional rainfall contrasts.

 shows winter rainfall records by county from 1837 and in which year they occurred.    This winter was wetter than average across the UK, with the nation recording 13% more rainfall than the long-term meteorological average (LTA) for the season. However, the headline figure hides substantial regional

to be wetter than normal. Many parts of western and the west of southern Africa are likely to experience dry conditions, with parts of Cameroon and Gabon much more likely to be drier than normal. Looking further ahead to September onwards, a drier than normal Short Rains season is likely across East Africa

during the month (dry season). Additional Information: (1) Note: Wet or very wet in the west; normal in the east. (2) Note: Normal in eastern and central parts, but hot in the north, west and south (3) Note: Warm or hot in the southwest, normal in the northeast (4) Note: Warm or hot in the west, cool

of Sahel, especially Mali and Burkina Faso were wet or very wet. 3-Month Outlook August to October - Rainfall Outlook: In East Africa, the ‘Short Rains’ season will commence later in this period (the season nominally runs from October to December). Here, drier than normal conditions are more likely