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UK Weather Today

Arthur Jack Thompson Murray • 2026-06-20 • Reviewed by Sofia Lindberg

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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the British News Desk weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

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Expect a mix of sunny spells and scattered showers across the UK today, with the best of the brightness in southern England. Check the live conditions above for your area before heading out.

What’s the outlook for London and the South East?

London and the South East will see the clearest skies this morning, turning cloudier by afternoon with a low risk of light drizzle. Temperatures will reach around 14°C, feeling cooler in a moderate south-westerly breeze. For a detailed view of the capital, see our UK weather hub or the BBC Weather UK page.

How does the UK weather map look for the next week?

The 10 day weather forecast UK shows an unsettled pattern with low pressure dominating mid-week. Rain will push into northern and western areas from Tuesday, while the south stays drier. The warmest place in UK today is likely to be the London area. For a live view, refer to the weather radar UK and the UK weather map – both updated hourly.

High today14°C (London)
Low tonight5°C (central Scotland)
WindSW 15–20 mph, gusts to 30 mph
Rain risk40% (north-west), 10% (south-east)
Will it rain in my area today?

Rain is most likely across north-west England, Wales and western Scotland, with patchy drizzle elsewhere. Check the moderate rainfall warning for your region and the live conditions above for real-time updates.

How accurate is the BBC weather forecast for the UK?

The UK weather BBC forecast uses Met Office data and is highly reliable for the next 48 hours. For longer-range planning, the UK weather forecast 14 days gives a general trend but confidence decreases after day 7.

Does political news, such as Putin’s UK stance or Kanye West’s UK tour, affect the weather?

No. Weather patterns are driven by atmospheric pressure, temperature and wind – not by political events or celebrity tours. The UK weather you see today is the same regardless of headlines about Putin UK or Kanye West UK.

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