UK Temperatures Set to Fall as Driest Spell This Century Empties Reservoirs
Saturday, July 18, 2026
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The UK is gearing up for cooler temperatures just as millions of drivers hit the roads for their summer holidays. The RAC estimates that 14.1 million motorists will travel for holidays or day trips between Friday and Sunday, marking the second highest volume since the RAC began tracking data in 2016.
Schools across England and Wales have either recently broken up or are about to do so, while Scotland and Northern Ireland have already ended their academic year.