A new heatwave is set to hit the UK in early July, with temperatures soaring to 38C in parts of southern England. Only 16 areas, predominantly in Scotland and northern England, will avoid the extreme heat.
Heatwave Timing and Peak Temperatures
According to weather maps from WXCHARTS, the heatwave will begin on Wednesday, July 7, at 6pm, with London reaching 35C. By Wednesday, July 8, at 6pm, temperatures are expected to climb further, with London and the southeast of England hitting highs of 38C. Other areas, including Norfolk, the Midlands, Devon, Dover, and Hull, will see temperatures between 30C and 33C.
Cooler Regions: Where to Escape the Heat
Only 16 areas across the UK will experience milder conditions. In England, Newcastle will see 25C, and Carlisle will see 21C. Cumbria and North Yorkshire will have around 21C. Wales will see temperatures ranging from 19C to 28C, while Northern Ireland will experience 20C to 25C. Scotland will be the coolest area, with lows of 13C in parts. The full list of cooler areas includes Newcastle, Liverpool, Carlisle, Cardiff, Swansea, Bangor, Aberystwyth, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Aberdeen, Inverness, Dundee, the Highlands & Islands, Belfast, Derry/Londonderry, and Newry.
Met Office Forecast
The Met Office long-range forecast states: “High pressure will dominate across England and Wales over the weekend and into next week. This will bring dry and warm conditions with plenty of sunshine for most. Scotland and Northern Ireland will probably see more cloud, with periods of rain at times, mainly affecting western Scotland.” It adds: “Through next week the high pressure may extend northwards at times to bring periods of drier and warmer weather to Scotland and Northern Ireland. Temperatures will rise through the early part of the period, becoming very warm or hot in parts of the south and east.”
Impact Across Europe
The heatwave is not limited to the UK; France, Belgium, and the Netherlands will also experience scorching temperatures, as shown on the WXCHARTS maps. The red areas on the maps indicate the hottest temperatures, while yellow and green show cooler regions.
