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Brutal End to Summer: UK Braces for Chilly Temperatures
18 Aug
Summary
- Temperatures to plummet to 3°C this week
- Scotland to bear the brunt of the cold weather
- Dramatic temperature drop nationwide
According to the latest weather reports, the UK is set to experience a dramatic end to the summer season. As of August 18, 2025, weather maps indicate that temperatures are due to plummet nationwide, with parts of the country seeing the mercury drop as low as 3°C.
The change in weather will come as a shock to Brits who have been basking in the glorious summer sun over the past few months. Just a week ago, the country was in the midst of its fourth heatwave of the summer, with yellow heat alerts in place. However, the story has taken a drastic turn, as a chilly cold front is now poised to chase the warmth away.
Scotland will bear the brunt of the cold weather, with the Scottish Highlands and regions like Perth, Kinross, and Angus expected to see temperatures plunge to as low as 4°C and 5°C in the early hours of the morning on August 21. Other parts of the country, including the North East, North West, and South Wales, will also experience a significant chill, with temperatures hovering between 5°C and 7°C.
As the day progresses, the mercury will struggle to climb much higher, with some areas of Scotland remaining at a brisk 5°C throughout the day. The rest of the UK will see slightly warmer temperatures, but the overall picture is one of a brutal end to the summer season.
