Somerset is poised to become the hottest county in England as warm temperatures return following Storm Floris’s recent passage. Mid-August forecast maps are painting the country in shades of red, orange, and yellow, signaling a strong resurgence of summery weather before the month’s end.
On August 15, much of southern England is expected to enjoy temperatures climbing into the mid to high 20s Celsius by 7pm BST, with many areas reaching around 27°C. Somerset stands out as the hottest spot, with temperatures predicted to soar as high as 30°C.
Other major cities across England—such as Manchester, Stoke, Birmingham, Worcester, Luton, and Southampton—are also likely to experience warm conditions with highs in the mid to upper 20s.
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While much of the country warms up, approximately nine counties in northern and coastal regions are forecast to remain cooler, with temperatures hovering slightly below 20°C. These include parts of Norfolk’s northern coast, Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire, North Yorkshire, Cumbria, Durham, and Northumberland, with highs ranging between 17 and 18°C. Similarly, Cornwall’s southwestern tip is expected to see cooler temperatures between 17 and 19°C.
The Met Office’s long-range outlook for August 10 to September 3 highlights an initial period of strong winds and rain in northern parts of the UK as an Atlantic weather system moves through. However, this will give way to a more settled pattern driven by high pressure throughout mid-August.
This high-pressure system is expected to bring predominantly dry and settled weather to much of the UK, particularly benefiting the south and east with warm and humid conditions lasting through much of the month. Northern regions, meanwhile, may continue to see more variable weather, including scattered rain showers and breezy spells.
In the shorter term, Tuesday night is predicted to remain dry for most areas with clear skies, although the far north of Scotland may experience cloudier conditions with some rain and breezy winds. By Wednesday, most of the country should enjoy a fine day with plenty of sunshine and warming temperatures, despite increasing cloud cover in western parts later in the afternoon.
As August progresses, residents in Somerset and much of southern England can look forward to a much-needed warmth and sunshine, marking a welcome end to the unsettled weather earlier in the month.