The United Kingdom is bracing for a significant heatwave in June 2026, with temperatures forecast to reach as high as 32 degrees Celsius in some regions. However, a string of counties are predicted to miss out on the scorching weather, according to weather maps and forecasts.
Heatwave Forecast Details
Weather maps from WX Charts indicate that the 30-degree Celsius threshold will be breached on June 15, with temperatures climbing to 32 degrees Celsius on June 16. The south east of England, parts of the east, and some Midlands regions are expected to experience the hottest conditions.
Counties likely to miss out on the heatwave include Lancashire, Durham, Greater Manchester, Cumbria, Northumberland, Leicestershire, Rutland, Somerset, Dorset, Devon, Cornwall, Sussex, the Isle of Wight, and Oxfordshire. These areas may see cooler and potentially wetter weather.
Weather Predictions
The BBC Weather team has forecast that most areas will become warmer and drier, with high pressure building from the south-west and south. Scotland and Northern Ireland could remain wetter with suppressed temperatures, while other regions should stay warmer than normal. There remains a 30 percent chance of cooler possibilities bringing wetter and cooler weather across the UK.
Residents in the affected counties are advised to stay updated with local forecasts as the situation develops. The heatwave is expected to bring a brief period of intense summer heat, but not all areas will benefit from the warm spell.
