Brief
London to see 26°C highs amid late‑September sunshine
The Met Office forecasts a warm, sunny Tuesday with temperatures peaking at 26°C, followed by a wet Wednesday, before a wet and windy winter.
By Felo News Desk · Published
London will experience a warm, sunny Tuesday with temperatures rising to 26°C by 2pm, according to the Met Office. The forecast calls for intermittent sunshine throughout the afternoon and a slight drop to 24°C by 6pm. Wednesday will start with light rain from 5am to 9am but clear skies and highs of 25°C are expected from 1pm. The Met Office predicts the week will see temperatures closer to 21°C, with dry weather continuing next week before a wet and windy winter arrives. Met Office Chief Forecaster Matthew Lehnert said the warm spell is driven by a deep low pressure area in the Atlantic, which is also expected to bring a wetter and windier winter.
Key facts
- Tuesday highs of 26°C (standard.co.uk)
- Wednesday highs of 25°C after early rain (standard.co.uk)
- Met Office forecasts wet and windy winter after next week (standard.co.uk)
Background
London experienced a rare September heatwave in early September, with temperatures reaching 25°C and clear skies, before rain was expected to arrive by Wednesday. The city’s temperatures will remain slightly above normal for the month.
What happens next
The Met Office will continue to monitor the low pressure system and update forecasts as the winter approaches.
Sources
- [1] standard.co.uk — originally reported as “How hot will it get in London today? Capital to bask in September sun”
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