July 27, 2026 - 166 views
North Wales could be heading towards its fourth heatwave of the summer as temperatures are forecast to climb again this week following a cooler and wetter weekend.
After weeks of hot, dry weather which contributed to tinder-dry conditions, wildfires and the declaration of drought status across much of the region, temperatures briefly dropped over the weekend with rain falling in parts of North Wales.
However, warmer conditions are expected to return from Tuesday, with temperatures potentially reaching the heatwave threshold for three consecutive days.
For an official heatwave to be declared, temperatures must reach or exceed the threshold for a location for three consecutive days. Current forecasts suggest parts of North Wales could see highs of around 25C from Tuesday to Thursday.
But there will be a noticeable difference across the region, with eastern parts of North Wales expected to be significantly warmer than the coast.
Areas around Wrexham and North East Wales are currently forecast to see the highest temperatures, with the mercury potentially reaching 27C on Wednesday afternoon.
By contrast, coastal areas including much of the North Wales coastline are likely to remain cooler, with sea breezes keeping temperatures closer to 19C or 20C in places.
The Met Office says the unsettled weather seen over the weekend is not expected to last, with drier and sunnier conditions returning for many areas.
A Met Office forecast said: "Sunday is expected to be the coolest day of the weekend for many areas, with temperatures returning closer to average for the time of year and a little below average in some places."
It added: "This more unsettled spell is not expected to last long for much of southern UK with dry weather and sunny periods likely to return on Monday and continue into midweek. Further north, it will be cloudier with further showers or longer outbreaks of rain.
"Temperatures are expected to recover quickly in the south. Many parts of England and Wales are likely to return to the mid to high twenties Celsius early next week."
The possible return of hot weather comes as North Wales continues to recover from the impacts of recent dry conditions, with firefighters warning that wildfire risks remain high despite some rainfall.
North Wales Fire and Rescue Service has urged people to continue acting responsibly outdoors, with campfires, barbecues, discarded cigarettes and litter all posing potential risks during periods of dry weather.
Forecasters say the situation remains subject to change, but if current predictions are correct, North Wales could once again experience prolonged hot conditions before the end of the week.
