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BlogHow accurate was the Met Office forecast during a record-laden spring?A late-May heatwave may have stolen the weather headlines for Spring 2026, but just how did the weather forecast develop through the season?Read more -
BlogWeek Ahead Weather: Heatwave conditions expand as temperatures build across the UKStrong sunshine and rising temperatures will dominate the weather story this week, with the UK set to experience its third heatwave in just seven weeks.Read more -
BlogWimbledon weather records: heat, rain and sunshine during The ChampionshipsFew sporting events are as closely associated with the British summer as The Championships, Wimbledon.Read more
Week ahead: A return to changeable weather to start June
After last week’s exceptional heat, the first full week of June brings a marked change in conditions across the UK.
May 2026 weather stats: A breakdown by county
May 2026 brought notably warm conditions across much of the UK at county level, with a clear north–south divide emerging in both temperature and rainfall.
May 2026 weather stats: A regional breakdown
Provisional Met Office statistics show just how notable May 2026 has been, with the month ranking as the UK’s joint third warmest on record for mean temperature.
Powering smarter flights with AVTECH
In this guest blog post, we asked AVTECH how access to our high-resolution weather data enhances safety and operational efficiency in the air, and why our investment in next‑generation, cloud‑based forecasting science is unlocking even greater value for airlines. AVTECH Chief Commercial Officer, Philip Nordfeldt, answered our questions below.
Weekly weather quiz May 29: Test your knowledge!
Do you keep a close eye on the weather, or do you just enjoy talking about it? Either way, it’s time to put your knowledge to the test with this week’s Met Office weather quiz.
How has summer warmth changed in the UK?
From long-term trends to record-breaking heat, recent decades have reshaped what summer in the UK looks like.
Pollen forecast: A clear north-south divide
There's a clear north-south divide in the pollen forecast this week
Record-breaking heat rewrites May temperature records across the UK
The final days of May have brought an exceptional spell of heat to the UK, with widespread impacts on both daytime and night-time temperatures.
EUMETNET at 30: Strengthening European meteorological cooperation
In 2026, EUMETNET marks 30 years of cooperation between European National Meteorological Services, highlighting a long-standing commitment to collaborative working across borders.
Deep Dive: How unusual is the heat?
The final days of May have seen an exceptional spell of heat across the UK, with temperatures reaching levels rarely experienced at this time of year.
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