After a predominantly rainy start to June, the UK is set to bask in sunshine later this week – but will Lancashire be as lucky?

There is set to be a shift in the UK’s weather this week, thanks to a system of high pressure. Temperatures are set to return to the June average and could become higher than average with sunnier periods mid-week.

Temperatures this week are likely to peak at around 24°C or 25°C on Thursday and Friday in the south, though more subdued in the north west, with the influence of cloud and showers at times more likely.

At the time of writing, temperatures in Blackburn are set to peak on Friday (June 21) at 19°C. A mixture of sunshine, showers, and cloud has been forecast. It is a similar outlook in other parts of East Lancashire.

Met Office deputy chief meteorologist Dan Harris said: “In stark contrast to the first half of June, where temperatures have widely been below average, we are expecting to see a steady uptick through the second half of this week, rising to around or above average, and it will likely feel very warm for those in the sunshine.

“This initial spell of warm conditions isn’t expected to last too long however, as it turns more changeable through Friday and into the weekend with areas of cloud and rain spilling east across the UK.”

The weekend’s weather is expected to start with largely cloudy conditions, and possibly turning breezier too. Any rain or showers remain more likely in the north and west, with generally drier conditions further south and east.

Blackburn with Darwen’s weekly forecast

  • Tuesday, June 18: Cloudy changing to light showers by lunchtime. Highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
  • Wednesday, June 19: Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning. Highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C.
  • Thursday, June 20: Cloudy changing to sunny intervals in the afternoon. Highs of 18°C and lows of 10°C.
  • Friday, June 21: Sunny changing to cloudy by late morning. Highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C.
  • Saturday, June 22: Sunny intervals changing to light showers by late morning. Highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C.
  • Sunday, June 23: Sunny intervals changing to light showers by late morning. Highs of 16°C and lows of 11°C.