UK Weather

Wednesday 17th June Good morning. For Wednesday 17 June 2026, it’s a rather mixed summer day across the UK, with a fair bit of cloud around, some early rain in places, and the warmest, brightest conditions generally towards the east and south-east. Across the south-east and eastern England, it should feel reasonably warm, with highs around 23 or 24°C. There may be a little drizzle or patchy rain at times, especially during the morning in eastern areas, but many places will see drier spells too, and some late brightness is possible. The Midlands and parts of northern England start on a damp note, with rain around during the early morning rush hour. That could make roads a bit greasy to begin with, but conditions should gradually improve, with temperatures lifting to around 20 or 21°C by the afternoon. Wales also sees some early rain, particularly before breakfast, followed by a largely cloudy but milder day, with highs close to 19°C. Northern Ireland has a wetter start too, after rain overnight and early in the morning, though it should become less persistent as the day goes on. For Scotland, expect a cooler, fresher feel, with outbreaks of rain in the morning, especially across central and eastern areas. It should turn drier later, with a few brighter breaks developing by the evening. Temperatures here will mostly sit in the mid to high teens. The south-west looks cooler than much of the country, particularly near the coast, with cloud, patchy drizzle and temperatures struggling much beyond 16°C. Winds won’t be especially strong, but they’ll be noticeable at times, particularly around exposed coastal spots and in north-eastern areas. So, not a washout by any means, but it’s worth keeping a light waterproof handy if you’re heading out early. The best of the warmth will be in the east and south-east, while the west and far south-west stay cooler and rather cloudy.