When the hot weather will return as Met Office shares verdict on 'intense' heat

Climate change is affecting maximum temperatures in the UK08:30, 18 Jul 2026Large parts of the UK have experienced heatwave conditions over the past week. Many people will be pleased to have some milder weather this weekend, although some will be wondering when the scorching temperatures could make a return this summer.‌Millions of parents across the UK have been patiently waiting for schools to break up for the six-week summer break. From weekend staycations to several days out, families will be planning to make the most of their time off together.‌However, a lot of the plans can be weather-dependent. Temperatures have now cooled down to the early 20s, compared to last weekend which reached a high of 34C in Liverpool.‌It won't be too long when heatwave conditions could appear once again,