Issued: 0930 Monday 20th July 2026
Duty forecaster: Alexi Venerus

Staying largely dry and generally fine with sunny spells this week but change is expected from the weekend.

This week continues with largely dry and fine conditions, though there will be more varied cloud cover and some isolated showers. At the weekend rain is expected, particularly across the north and west. The far south and southeast could continue to remain largely dry with the best of the sunshine and warmth.

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Thursday 23/7/26
Northern and western areas will be rather cloudy, with outbreaks of light rain mainly affecting the northwestern Scottish Highlands and northwest Ireland. Further south and east, it will remain mostly dry with a mix of cloud and sun, some chance of a few odd light showers here and there. Highs of around 19C in the north and 28C in the south.


 

Friday 24/7/26
Friday sees cloudier skies and brisk westerly winds across Scotland with scattered showers affecting western coasts, these turning into longer spells of rain as the day progresses. Showers into northwest Ireland too. Further south, dry and fine with sunny spells, fair weather cloud developing which may be fairly extensive for a few hours in central and east England. Highs at around 17 to 26C though likely warmer across the southeast, potentially up to 30C here, and cooler across western areas where highs are unlikely to reach much above 16C.

Saturday 25/7/26
A weak Atlantic front brings some rain to Scotland, Ireland and Northern Ireland first thing before moving into northern England. Elsewhere starts dry with sunny spells, rain tending to push south and east with time though will become patchy and some southeastern areas staying dry throughout. Best of the sunshine across the southeast where it will be warmest. A much cooler day in comparison with highs around 17C to 23C.

Sunday 26/7/26
Showery rain affecting western areas of the UK on Sunday before moving eastwards as the day progresses. Rain will be mostly light though some heavier bursts are likely, these mainly across eastern Scotland and northeast England. Southern regions of England and Wales could remain dry throughout the day. Highs 16C to 25C.


 

Monday 27/7/26
Low pressure sits just north of Scotland on Monday and it will be rather unsettled with outbreaks of rain across northern Scotland. Sunny spells and showers through the rest of Scotland, Northern Ireland and northern England. Largely dry with the best of the sunshine across Ireland, Wales, central and southern England. Highs at 17C to 26C.

Tuesday 28/7/26
A brisk west to northwesterly wind will bring outbreaks of rain to northern and western regions on Tuesday and will make it feel rather chilly. Southern anad eastern regions should stay largely dry with the best of the sunny spells. Highs at 17 to 24C.