Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRebecca WhittakerTuesday 04 August 2026 10:12 BSTRelated: England and Wales suffer driest July on record in summer of extreme weatherFollowing recent heatwaves, temperatures are set to cool briefly before rising again towards the high 20s by the weekend.Early August is forecast to be changeable, with periods of rain and showers, alongside some drier spells in southern England.Mid-August may see high pressure becoming more dominant towards the north, while there may be lower pressure at times further to the south or east, meaning there could be a greater chance of thundery showers in these areas.From mid to late August, temperatures are expected to be hotter than usual, with rainfall likely to be below normal.This forecast follows a record-dry July, particularly in southern England, which experienced its driest month ever recorded.In fullUK weather forecast: What to expect in August after string of extreme heatwavesMore 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