Met Office heatwave forecast after 35C record-breaker – 'more than usual' chance
Weather forecasters from the Met Office and MeteoGroup say there is an increased chance of heatwaves in the coming months following the 35C record-breaker in May
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The Met Office states that hot conditions are more likely than usual this summer in its long-range outlook.
"And now the Met Office has published a long-range outlook for June, July and August - which states 'hot conditions are more likely than usual' this summer."
The Met Office forecast temperatures above normal for June 18 to July 2, with drier conditions expected at the start of the period.
"The Met Office forecast for June 18 to July 2 says that, at the start of the period, high pressure should bring 'drier conditions to most parts of the UK'... 'Temperatures probably above normal'."
The May 2026 heatwave was the hottest temperature in May since records began.
"That was the hottest temperature in May since records began."
The May 2026 heatwave reached 35.1C in Kew Gardens, London.
"It follows a scorching heatwave in May during which temperatures surged as high as 35.1C in Kew Gardens, London."
The rising likelihood of heatwaves is consistent with the long-term trend of rising UK temperatures linked to global climate change, according to the Met Office forecast.
"The rising likelihood of heatwaves is 'consistent with the long‑term trend of rising UK temperatures linked to global climate change', the forecast added."
MeteoGroup suggested more heatwaves could come, with a few notable high temperature spikes possible.
"MeteoGroup – which provides data to BBC Weather - also suggested more heatwaves could come. A 'few notable high temperature spikes' are also possible, it added."
The Met Office issued a long-range forecast for June, July and August 2026.
"The Met Office has issued a forecast for the next three months, with an 'increased chance of heatwave conditions' developing in the UK."