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If you're heading into the sea, don't forget that though water temps are warmer than usual just now, the sea can still cause cold water shock. Remember @RNLI tips to #FloatToLive
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
Winter water safety
Enjoying our beaches and inland waterways doesn’t have to end as the warmer temperatures of summer fade away.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If you're heading into the sea, don't forget that though water temps are warmer than usual just now, the sea can still cause cold water shock. Remember @RNLI tips to #FloatToLive
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
Planning a Boxing Day dip?
Take care as a brisk easterly wind will make it feel much colder when you get out of the sea 🌬️
Take care as a brisk easterly wind will make it feel much colder when you get out of the sea 🌬️
December 26, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Planning a Boxing Day dip?
Take care as a brisk easterly wind will make it feel much colder when you get out of the sea 🌬️
Take care as a brisk easterly wind will make it feel much colder when you get out of the sea 🌬️
For those celebrating today, we wish you a very merry #Christmas from everyone at the Met Office, with a special thank you to those working on shift to keep our forecasts available 24/7 🎄
December 25, 2025 at 9:13 AM
For those celebrating today, we wish you a very merry #Christmas from everyone at the Met Office, with a special thank you to those working on shift to keep our forecasts available 24/7 🎄
Planning a festive dip over the holidays? Here’s a #WeatherHack from our partners @RNLI:
Fill a flask with your favourite brew and have a warm drink to help your body warm up after being in the water.
Do you have any winter #WeatherHacks?
#WeatherReady
Fill a flask with your favourite brew and have a warm drink to help your body warm up after being in the water.
Do you have any winter #WeatherHacks?
#WeatherReady
December 25, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Planning a festive dip over the holidays? Here’s a #WeatherHack from our partners @RNLI:
Fill a flask with your favourite brew and have a warm drink to help your body warm up after being in the water.
Do you have any winter #WeatherHacks?
#WeatherReady
Fill a flask with your favourite brew and have a warm drink to help your body warm up after being in the water.
Do you have any winter #WeatherHacks?
#WeatherReady
High pressure is back but will it stay with us for the rest of the year? And is there any sign of colder weather?
Bringing you this 10 day weather forecast is Aidan McGivern.
Bringing you this 10 day weather forecast is Aidan McGivern.
10 Day Trend 24/12/2025 – Will it turn colder later? – Met Office weather forecast UK
This is the Met Office UK Weather forecast for the next 10 days 24/12/2025.
High pressure is back but will it stay with us for the rest of the year? And is there any sign of colder weather?…
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December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
High pressure is back but will it stay with us for the rest of the year? And is there any sign of colder weather?
Bringing you this 10 day weather forecast is Aidan McGivern.
Bringing you this 10 day weather forecast is Aidan McGivern.
If you're heading into the sea, don't forget that though water temps are warmer than usual just now, the sea can still cause cold water shock. Remember @RNLI tips to #FloatToLive
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
Winter water safety
Enjoying our beaches and inland waterways doesn’t have to end as the warmer temperatures of summer fade away.
bit.ly
December 24, 2025 at 2:45 PM
If you're heading into the sea, don't forget that though water temps are warmer than usual just now, the sea can still cause cold water shock. Remember @RNLI tips to #FloatToLive
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
👉Tilt your head back with ears submerged
👉Relax & control your breathing
👉Call for help
bit.ly/44CXK9e
#WeatherReady
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Wind across parts of Wales and southwest England
Thursday (Christmas Day) 0400 – 2359
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Wind across parts of Wales and southwest England
Thursday (Christmas Day) 0400 – 2359
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
December 24, 2025 at 2:26 PM
⚠️ Yellow weather warning issued ⚠️
Wind across parts of Wales and southwest England
Thursday (Christmas Day) 0400 – 2359
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
Wind across parts of Wales and southwest England
Thursday (Christmas Day) 0400 – 2359
Latest info 👉 bit.ly/WxWarning
Stay #WeatherAware⚠️
We all know what we would like for Christmas, but those who may yearn for a White Christmas will remain disappointed.
Get the details of what to expect in our latest Press Release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Get the details of what to expect in our latest Press Release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
December 24, 2025 at 1:30 PM
We all know what we would like for Christmas, but those who may yearn for a White Christmas will remain disappointed.
Get the details of what to expect in our latest Press Release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Get the details of what to expect in our latest Press Release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
If sunshine was on your Christmas list this year, you’re in luck 🎅
We'll see more sunny spells over the next few days but it'll feel colder especially when exposed to the easterly wind 🥶
We'll see more sunny spells over the next few days but it'll feel colder especially when exposed to the easterly wind 🥶
December 23, 2025 at 3:20 PM
If sunshine was on your Christmas list this year, you’re in luck 🎅
We'll see more sunny spells over the next few days but it'll feel colder especially when exposed to the easterly wind 🥶
We'll see more sunny spells over the next few days but it'll feel colder especially when exposed to the easterly wind 🥶
Have you felt the chill in the air?
It will keep getting colder, especially in the south, as Christmas approaches 👇
It will keep getting colder, especially in the south, as Christmas approaches 👇
December 23, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Have you felt the chill in the air?
It will keep getting colder, especially in the south, as Christmas approaches 👇
It will keep getting colder, especially in the south, as Christmas approaches 👇
High pressure is moving into the UK for the festive period, bringing largely settled but colder conditions ⛅
However, if you are heading to central and western parts of the Mediterranean, expect some heavy showers and thunderstorms as low pressure dominates ⤵️
However, if you are heading to central and western parts of the Mediterranean, expect some heavy showers and thunderstorms as low pressure dominates ⤵️
December 23, 2025 at 11:59 AM
High pressure is moving into the UK for the festive period, bringing largely settled but colder conditions ⛅
However, if you are heading to central and western parts of the Mediterranean, expect some heavy showers and thunderstorms as low pressure dominates ⤵️
However, if you are heading to central and western parts of the Mediterranean, expect some heavy showers and thunderstorms as low pressure dominates ⤵️
As we approach the end of the year, 2025 is on track to be one of the UK’s warmest years on record, joining 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years.
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
December 23, 2025 at 10:16 AM
As we approach the end of the year, 2025 is on track to be one of the UK’s warmest years on record, joining 2022 and 2023 in the top three warmest years.
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our news release 👇
www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Wrap up for your festive walks as an easterly wind will be bringing a chill but snow is very unlikely.
Find out more in our Week Ahead forecast with Alex Deakin 👇
Find out more in our Week Ahead forecast with Alex Deakin 👇
Week Ahead 22/12/2025 – Cold wind for Christmas, any snow? – Met Office weather forecast UK
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December 22, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Wrap up for your festive walks as an easterly wind will be bringing a chill but snow is very unlikely.
Find out more in our Week Ahead forecast with Alex Deakin 👇
Find out more in our Week Ahead forecast with Alex Deakin 👇
Winds are picking up by Christmas Day, particularly along eastern and southern coasts 🌬️
These brisk easterly winds will bring a noticeable wind chill for many 🥶
These brisk easterly winds will bring a noticeable wind chill for many 🥶
December 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Winds are picking up by Christmas Day, particularly along eastern and southern coasts 🌬️
These brisk easterly winds will bring a noticeable wind chill for many 🥶
These brisk easterly winds will bring a noticeable wind chill for many 🥶
Great news for those who aren't fond of the shorter, darker days. We've officially passed the Winter Solstice, meaning longer days are ahead 🕕
From this point on, you can look forward to earlier sunrises and later sunsets ☀️
From this point on, you can look forward to earlier sunrises and later sunsets ☀️
December 22, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Great news for those who aren't fond of the shorter, darker days. We've officially passed the Winter Solstice, meaning longer days are ahead 🕕
From this point on, you can look forward to earlier sunrises and later sunsets ☀️
From this point on, you can look forward to earlier sunrises and later sunsets ☀️
After a mild start to December, things are finally turning chillier for the festive period
December 22, 2025 at 12:30 PM
After a mild start to December, things are finally turning chillier for the festive period
Low pressure will bring unsettled weather early this week, with rain affecting Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday morning. Elsewhere, cloud will gradually lift to leave a brighter afternoon, although a few showers remain possible in Cornwall.
Find out more 👇
Find out more 👇
Christmas weather forecast 2025
Colder, more settled conditions expected around Christmas Day as high pressure dominates.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
December 22, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Low pressure will bring unsettled weather early this week, with rain affecting Scotland and Northern Ireland on Monday morning. Elsewhere, cloud will gradually lift to leave a brighter afternoon, although a few showers remain possible in Cornwall.
Find out more 👇
Find out more 👇
Planning a walk in the hills over the next few days? - be prepared for some wet and blustery weather short term, ahead of colder air towards Christmas
Always check our mountain forecast before you go 👇
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-f...
Always check our mountain forecast before you go 👇
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-f...
Mountain weather forecast
Latest mountain weather forecasts from the Met Office, for walkers and mountaineers. Check for wind, precipitation, temperature and any potential hazards.
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December 21, 2025 at 9:01 AM
Planning a walk in the hills over the next few days? - be prepared for some wet and blustery weather short term, ahead of colder air towards Christmas
Always check our mountain forecast before you go 👇
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-f...
Always check our mountain forecast before you go 👇
weather.metoffice.gov.uk/specialist-f...
Sunday is the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere. The point in the year when daylight is at its shortest
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
December 20, 2025 at 3:44 PM
Sunday is the Winter Solstice in the northern hemisphere. The point in the year when daylight is at its shortest
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
Across the UK, daylight will be in short supply:
Less than 8 hours in the far south 🕑
And under 6 hours in the far north 🕑
As we edge closer towards Christmas the weather pattern is set to change.
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
December 20, 2025 at 2:06 PM
As we edge closer towards Christmas the weather pattern is set to change.
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
High pressure building over Scandinavia will start to influence the UK, drawing in colder air from the east.
Strengthening winds in the south will enhance the cold feel here by Christmas Day 🎄
We are heading into the last weekend before Christmas, so here are all the weather details you need 👇
December 19, 2025 at 6:35 PM
We are heading into the last weekend before Christmas, so here are all the weather details you need 👇
A big change in the weather is on the way just in time for Christmas🎄
After a mild and very wet December so far, it will turn colder and drier next week
Christmas card scenes of widespread lying snow, deep and crisp and even, are looking very unlikely, but the odd sleety shower is possible ❄️
After a mild and very wet December so far, it will turn colder and drier next week
Christmas card scenes of widespread lying snow, deep and crisp and even, are looking very unlikely, but the odd sleety shower is possible ❄️
December 19, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A big change in the weather is on the way just in time for Christmas🎄
After a mild and very wet December so far, it will turn colder and drier next week
Christmas card scenes of widespread lying snow, deep and crisp and even, are looking very unlikely, but the odd sleety shower is possible ❄️
After a mild and very wet December so far, it will turn colder and drier next week
Christmas card scenes of widespread lying snow, deep and crisp and even, are looking very unlikely, but the odd sleety shower is possible ❄️
A change in time for Christmas! 🎄
Low pressure will gradually give way to high pressure as we move through next week ⤵️
Low pressure will gradually give way to high pressure as we move through next week ⤵️
December 19, 2025 at 2:26 PM
A change in time for Christmas! 🎄
Low pressure will gradually give way to high pressure as we move through next week ⤵️
Low pressure will gradually give way to high pressure as we move through next week ⤵️
Help shape the future of the UK’s weather and climate sector.
Met Office and @rmets.org are conducting a State of the UK Weather and Climate Sector study and need your voice.
If you work or study in a weather, climate or related field, complete our survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/BYKG9QJ
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December 19, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Help shape the future of the UK’s weather and climate sector.
Met Office and @rmets.org are conducting a State of the UK Weather and Climate Sector study and need your voice.
If you work or study in a weather, climate or related field, complete our survey www.surveymonkey.com/r/BYKG9QJ
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Changeable weather will continue over the weekend and early next week, before high pressure builds bringing drier but colder conditions for Christmas.
Find out more in our latest press release www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our latest press release www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Drier, colder conditions for Christmas
Changeable weather will continue to dominate in the run-up to Christmas before high pressure builds bringing drier but colder conditions.
www.metoffice.gov.uk
December 19, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Changeable weather will continue over the weekend and early next week, before high pressure builds bringing drier but colder conditions for Christmas.
Find out more in our latest press release www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...
Find out more in our latest press release www.metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/new...