Hot weather could take over the UK as we head towards August, with meteorologists predicting temperatures could reach 31C in southern and southeastern England by August 6.
Weather forecasters indicate that near or above-average temperatures will come into effect at the start of August, with weather for the rest of July looking unsettled.
Rainfall will affect all regions across the UK initially throughout the final day of July, though western and northwestern areas face the heaviest downpours.
Southern and eastern England may experience more frequent sunny breaks between showers, but breezy conditions will prevail, particularly across northern areas.
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|Temperatures could reach 31C in southern and southeastern England by August 6
Temperatures should hover around seasonal norms or slightly exceed them for late July.
Heading into August, the heat arrives, with southern England appearing particularly favoured for the warmest conditions.
The Met Office has identified the potential for "very warm or hot spells" to develop.
Looking further ahead, the Met Office anticipates that high-pressure systems from the southwest could increasingly shape Britain's weather patterns through mid-August.
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This meteorological shift may deliver extended periods of settled conditions as the month progresses.
The forecaster's outlook for August 6 states: "A changeable westerly pattern will likely continue through into the start of August, with spells of rain or showers mixed in with some drier, brighter days."
However, southwestern high pressure could establish greater dominance, potentially bringing sustained dry weather.
The Met Office adds: "There is a chance of some very warm or hot spells developing later in August if high pressure wins out for a decent stretch of time, especially in the south and east."
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Birmingham, Gloucester and Reading are forecast to experience unusually high temperatures as the month begins.
The Iberian plume will also affect London, Southampton and Brighton, potentially delivering Britain's fourth heatwave of 2025.
Forecasters predict the sweltering conditions will continue into early August, with temperatures possibly reaching 30C across southern England by August 3.
This will mark a dramatic turnaround from the cooler, wetter conditions expected to close out July.