London’s sticky, heavy and humid feel looks like it could soon be set to be replaced by sunnier weather. BBC London forecasts more than a week of beaming sunshine in a pleasant start to August.
There still looks like there will be a few more rain showers over the weekend, with some thunder even expected on Sunday (July 3). But fear not, as the skies will clear from Wednesday making way for glorious sunshine and warm temperatures around the mid-twenties mark.
The stretch of better weather will last for a week making the perfect opportunity to visit lidos, parks and pub gardens. Light rain and light winds will then creep back in on the following Wednesday (July 13).
Why has London been so humid?
The capital’s humid atmosphere this week has been part of the general trend across the UK this Summer. Sea temperatures are higher than normal which means air masses moving over the country are carrying even more moisture than usual over our water-surrounded island nation.
With the climate only set to heat up further, our atmosphere will be able to hold even more vapour – making extreme heat and high humidity more likely. A spokesperson for the Met Office said: “Humidity affects how we experience heat. When the air is humid, sweat evaporates less efficiently, making it harder for our bodies to cool down. This can lead to heat stress, dehydration, and in extreme cases, heatstroke. Vulnerable groups such as the elderly, young children, and those with pre-existing health conditions are particularly at risk.”
“This summer is a clear reminder that climate change is not a distant threat, it’s happening now, and it’s reshaping the weather we experience day to day.”
Full London Weather Forecast
Friday, July 1 – heavy rain and a gentle breeze, 21C
Saturday, July 2 – sunny intervals and light winds, 23C
Sunday, July 3 – thundery showers and a gentle, 23C
Monday, July 4 – light rain and a moderate breeze, 22C
Tuesday, July 5 – sunny intervals and a moderate breeze, 22C
Wednesday, July 6 – sunny and light winds, 23C
Thursday, July 7 – sunny and a gentle breeze, 25C
Friday, July 8 – sunny and light winds, 26C
Saturday, July 9 – sunny and light winds, 26C
Sunday, July 10 – sunny and a gentle breeze, 26C
Monday, July 11 – sunny and a gentle breeze, 26C
Tuesday, July 12 – sunny and light winds, 26C
Wednesday, July 13 – light rain and light winds, 24C
Thursday, July 14 – light cloud and light winds, 24C
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