London weather: Met Office confirm when it will cool down in the capital

In welcome news for Londoners currently sweltering in the heat, the capital may finally start to cool from next week. After last weekend’s stifling weather, the Met Office has forecast temperatures in the capital could begin to drop in the coming days.

The city’s temperatures peaked at a sizzling 31C over the weekend. The soaring mercury marked the hottest weather the capital has experienced so far this year.

Last week London was named as one of six regions across the UK issued with the first Heat-Health Alert of the year. The warning highlighted increased risk to vulnerable groups, including those aged 65 and above and individuals with pre-existing health conditions which could be exacerbated by the heat.

While temperatures are expected to cool slightly next week, they will still be hotter than London’s average maximum temperature in June. According to Weather & Climate, the capital’s average maximum June temperature sits around 20C.

Here’s what weather Londons could expect next week according to the Met Office.

London weather forecast for next week 

Highs: 26C

Lows: 17C

Highs: 24C

Lows: 16C

Highs: 24C

Lows: 16C