Summer warmth is making a comeback across Wales this week, with hot weather expected on Thursday, but don’t get too comfortable as a change is on the horizon. The Met Office predicts highs of up to 23°C in parts of Wales on September 19. Sunny spells are forecast for central, southern, and eastern England, with temperatures reaching 24°C before more unsettled weather arrives.
Cardiff, Monmouth, and Newport are set to be the warmest spots in Wales on Thursday, with temperatures hitting 23°C by midday. Although many parts of Wales will enjoy a warm day initially, cooler conditions and increased cloud cover are expected later in the evening.
As for the weekend, the autumn sunshine will be short-lived, giving way to more unsettled weather. Showers, possibly thundery, along with sunny intervals are predicted, creating warm and humid conditions. By next Tuesday, temperatures that peaked at 23°C will drop to the mid to high teens across Wales, before more turbulent weather patterns set in.
Looking ahead, the longer-range forecast from September 22 to October 1 anticipates heavy, potentially thundery rainfall affecting parts of England and Wales, particularly in the south and southwest regions. A mix of wind and rain, interspersed with drier intervals, is expected through midweek and beyond.
For the next seven days, the Met Office predicts warm and sunny weather, with temperatures around 16°C in Aberystwyth and Newtown, 15°C in Caernarfon, and 14°C in Colwyn Bay by the evening on Thursday. Friday will bring breezier conditions, with the possibility of rain in areas like Cardiff and Monmouth.
Over the weekend, warm and dry weather with sunny spells is expected, although some parts may experience more cloud cover and an easterly breeze. The forecast for the latter half of September and early October indicates showers, heavy rain, and varying temperatures, potentially above average in most areas.
As September progresses into autumn, the UK can expect a mix of weather patterns, including stormy conditions and brief spells of calm weather. Wetter than usual conditions are forecasted, particularly in central and southern regions, with temperatures likely to hover around average levels.
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