Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK is bracing for wet and windy weather on Saturday before sunnier spells return for most areas on Sunday. Temperatures will drop to between 13C and 16C across the country as Atlantic weather fronts move eastwards. The cooler spell follows Met Office confirmation that summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record, reaching an average mean temperature of 16.5C. Saturday's band of rain will move across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the Midlands, and East Anglia. Experts warn that the weekend downpours will not end widespread drought conditions, as sustained winter rain is required to replenish groundwater. In fullUK weather forecast: Wet and windy start to weekend before sun returnsMore 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
Met Office weekend weather forecast as UK braces for downpours
Jump to contentAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK is bracing for wet and windy weather on Saturday before sunnier spells return for most areas on Sunday. Temperatures will drop to between 13C and 16C across the country as Atlantic weather fronts move eastwards. The cooler spell follows Met Office confirmation that summer 2026 was the UK's hottest on record, reaching an average mean temperature of 16.5C. Saturday's band of rain will move across Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales, the Midlands, and East Anglia. Experts warn that the weekend downpours will not end widespread drought conditions, as sustained winter rain is required to replenish groundwater. In fullUK weather forecast: Wet and windy start to weekend before sun returnsMore 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
