Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDried fields in Kent amid extreme temperatures across the UK (PA)Met Office forecasts indicate that the UK could see a sixth heatwave before summer is out.The country is currently on track for its hottest summer on record, with five heatwaves so far.On Thursday, a temperature of 38.1C was recorded at Kew Gardens in London – the highest of 2026.The current heatwave is due to end by the weekend, with temperatures dropping to 27C.However, the Met Office said that high pressure could return towards the end of August, potentially triggering another heatwave.In fullWill this be the last heatwave of the summer – or is more hot weather looming?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Will a sixth heatwave hit the UK this summer? Here’s the forecast
Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleDried fields in Kent amid extreme temperatures across the UK (PA)Met Office forecasts indicate that the UK could see a sixth heatwave before summer is out.The country is currently on track for its hottest summer on record, with five heatwaves so far.On Thursday, a temperature of 38.1C was recorded at Kew Gardens in London – the highest of 2026.The current heatwave is due to end by the weekend, with temperatures dropping to 27C.However, the Met Office said that high pressure could return towards the end of August, potentially triggering another heatwave.In fullWill this be the last heatwave of the summer – or is more hot weather looming?More bulletinsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
