October 28th 2024.
It was a beautiful autumn day in Hyde Park on October 24th, with the sun shining and temperatures reaching the double digits. Despite the fact that November was just around the corner, the weather was unseasonably warm in many areas, with highs of 16 or 17°C predicted. The Met Office informed us that while the sun may not be out in full force, we can expect above-average temperatures for this time of year.
The warmth continued over the weekend, with a high of 17.4°C recorded at Herstmonceux in East Sussex. And it looks like the warm weather is here to stay for a bit longer. In her weather forecast for the week ahead, meteorologist Kathryn Chalk mentioned that while it may be a bit dull, we can expect the mild temperatures to continue. She did mention the possibility of some sunshine in the south, east, and even northeastern parts of England and Scotland.
But overall, it will be a murky picture out there, with temperatures remaining above average. In fact, we could see highs of 16° or even 17° in the far southeast of England if the sun decides to make an appearance. And the mild weather won't be just for the daytime, as overnight temperatures are expected to stay around 10 or 11°C.
Many people may be surprised by this mild weather, as it is not typical for this time of year. As we enter late October and prepare for Bonfire Night, the air is usually chilly and people are bundled up in their big coats. But this week, we won't be needing those heavy winter clothes. While it may not be a full-on Indian Summer, families on their half term break will be happy to have some decent weather, especially after the UK was hit with flooding earlier this month.
Kathryn also mentioned that Tuesday will bring some sunny spells, particularly in the afternoon. Any low clouds or fog should lift and break, allowing for brighter skies to develop in the south and northeastern parts of England and Scotland. However, there may still be some rain or drizzly showers in these areas.
As the week progresses, we can expect higher pressure to build, but it won't necessarily mean wall-to-wall sunshine. This mild weather is a bit out of the ordinary for this time of year, and it has many people wondering if this is the norm. The answer is no, these high teens temperatures are warmer than usual for late October. In fact, the average maximum temperature at Heathrow for the entire month is 15.81°C, and November has an average maximum temperature of 11.47°C.
This warmer weather is a result of climate change, with temperatures rising globally. In fact, we are getting close to exceeding 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels this year. This week, a high pressure system is bringing us finer weather than we've been experiencing lately.
But even though the weather may be mild for this time of year, we will have less time in the evenings to enjoy it. This is because the clocks went back this weekend, marking the end of British Summer Time and the start of Greenwich Mean Time. Turning the clocks back allows us to have extra sunlight in the morning, but at the expense of having the same amount in the evening. So while we may be enjoying these warm temperatures, we will have to say goodbye to the longer evenings.
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