As October begins, Britain is in for a spell of pleasant warmth, with meteorologists forecasting temperatures possibly hitting 20C in certain regions. Weather maps indicate that on Wednesday, October 1, the best of the autumn sunshine will be seen, especially in southern and southeastern England. London and nearby areas could see highs of 20C, while the Midlands are likely to experience temperatures ranging from 18C to 19C.
In contrast, cooler conditions are expected in the north and west, with cities like Newcastle, Belfast, and Glasgow expected to have temperatures around 14C to 15C. The Met Office highlights a northwest-southeast divide at the beginning of the month.
The northwestern regions are likely to experience rain and strong winds, while the southeast is expected to remain dry and sunny. However, this period of warmth may not last long.
The Met Office has raised concerns about the influence of Hurricane Humberto on the UK’s weather patterns, even as it transitions into the North Atlantic. This could lead to a more unsettled and windy period around the first weekend of October.
Looking ahead, the forecast becomes more uncertain due to potential storm activity in the Atlantic Ocean. Nonetheless, meteorologists suggest that wetter and windier conditions are likely in the north, with longer dry spells in the south.
While temperatures are anticipated to remain around or slightly above average overall, southern regions may encounter cold nights and foggy mornings later in the month.
Despite this, the current outlook of sunshine and highs of 20C offers a final taste of summer before autumn fully settles in.
