Day-by-day Surrey 'mini heatwave' weather forecast as some areas to be hotter than Barcelona

Kieran Graves

21 June 2024 at 6:18 am·6-min read

People across Surrey can finally crack open idle bottles of sunscreen, don their favourite shorts or summer dresses, and relax outside with an ice-cold drink as the county lines up for a late-June heatwave. Sunny weather will join rising temperatures in the coming days with highs set to reach 27C and be hotter than Barcelona, according to forecasters at the Met Office and BBC.

Dorking, Staines, and Woking are expected to sweat in 27C heat as temperatures peak on Tuesday (June 25), while Farnham, Guildford, Horley, and Redhill will follow closely behind as the mercury reaches 26C. A gentle breeze is expected throughout the weekend and next week and will complement the arrival of the long-awaited British summer.

Sunny spells are forecast across the weekend and much of the following week, before temperatures tail off along with the return of cloud and some drizzle. The Met Office has marked London and much of Surrey in orange on a map where maximum temperatures could reach 28C to 29C.

The area surrounding this is yellow and suggests extended very warm weather and typical summer heat for two to three days. Chief forecaster at the Met Office, Neil Armstrong, said: “After a brief, less settled, interlude on Friday and Saturday, fine conditions will return by Sunday and into next week.”

He predicted: “For much of the UK, this will be accompanied by a boost in temperatures with many places reaching the mid-20Cs by the middle of next week.” Mr Armstrong continued: “Some central and southern areas are likely to see temperatures approaching the values needed for heatwave conditions.

“Heatwave conditions need to remain in situ for three consecutive days, and by the middle of next week it is possible that some parts of the UK could be reaching heatwave thresholds. However, whether or not everyone experiences heatwave thresholds, the majority of the UK will experience the finest conditions and highest temperatures so far this year.”

Day-by-day weather forecast in Surrey areas

Dorking

Saturday (June 22) - 21C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Sunday (June 23) - 22C - Light cloud and light winds
Monday (June 24) - 24C - Sunny intervals and light winds
Tuesday (June 25) - 27C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Wednesday (June 26) - 23C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Thursday (June 27) - 21C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Friday (June 28) - 22C - Drizzle and a gentle breeze

Farnham

Saturday (June 22) - 21C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Sunday (June 23) - 23C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Monday (June 24) - 24C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Tuesday (June 25) - 26C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Wednesday (June 26) - 22C - Light rain and a gentle breeze
Thursday (June 27) - 20C - Light cloud and a moderate breeze
Friday (June 28) - 20C - Drizzle and a moderate breeze

Guildford

Saturday (June 22) - 22C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Sunday (June 23) - 22C - Light cloud and light winds
Monday (June 24) - 24C - Sunny intervals and light winds
Tuesday (June 25) - 26C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Wednesday (June 26) - 23C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Thursday (June 27) - 21C - Light rain showers and a gentle breeze
Friday (June 28) - 22C - Drizzle and a gentle breeze

Horley

Saturday (June 22) - 21C - Light rain and a gentle breeze
Sunday (June 23) - 21C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Monday (June 24) - 23C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Tuesday (June 25) - 26C - Sunny and a gentle breeze
Wednesday (June 26) - 23C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Thursday (June 27) - 20C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Friday (June 28) - 22C - Drizzle and a moderate breeze

Redhill

Saturday (June 22) - 21C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Sunday (June 23) - 21C - Sunny intervals and light winds
Monday (June 24) - 23C - Sunny intervals and light winds
Tuesday (June 25) - 26C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Wednesday (June 26) - 22C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Thursday (June 27) - 20C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Friday (June 28) - 21C - Drizzle and a gentle breeze

Staines

Saturday (June 22) - 22C - Light rain and a gentle breeze
Sunday (June 23) - 23C - Light cloud and light winds
Monday (June 24) - 24C - Sunny intervals and light winds
Tuesday (June 25) - 27C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Wednesday (June 26) - 23C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Thursday (June 27) - 21C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Friday (June 28) - 22C - Drizzle and a gentle breeze

Woking

Saturday (June 22) - 22C - Light cloud and a gentle breeze
Sunday (June 23) - 23C - Light cloud and light winds
Monday (June 24) - 25C - Sunny intervals and light winds
Tuesday (June 25) - 27C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Wednesday (June 26) - 23C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Thursday (June 27) - 21C - Sunny intervals and a gentle breeze
Friday (June 28) - 22C - Drizzle and a gentle breeze

Outlook for the South East

Today (21 June)

Any early mist patches, or overnight cloud, soon clearing. Otherwise a fine and sunny start, but with some cloud bubbling up through the day. Staying dry with warm sunny spells and light winds. Maximum temperature 25 °C. Into tonight, cloud will thicken from the west through the evening and overnight, along with outbreaks of light rain and drizzle. These easing as they reach eastern parts around dawn. Minimum temperature 12 °C.

The weekend

Morning cloud will gradually break to sunny spells, but perhaps also the odd shower. Cloud continuing to burn away through the afternoon, with more extensive sunshine developing. Maximum temperature 25 °C. Rather cloudy start Sunday, but this breaking to give some very warm sunshine. Turning fairly hot and quite humid Monday and Tuesday, with sunny spells, once any early mist clears.

Advice to stay safe near water in a heatwave

National water safety partner at the RNLI, Samantha Hughes, said: “The forecasted warm weather will mean we’ll see more visitors at the coast and we always want people to enjoy themselves safely.” She advised people should enter the water slowly to lower the risk of cold water shock and recommended people visit lifeguarded areas.

People who get into trouble in the water should ‘Float to Live’. The RNLI said this means tilting your head back with your ears submerged and Ms Hughes advised: “Try to relax and control your breathing.

“Use your hands to help you stay afloat and then call for help or swim to safety if you can. In an emergency at the coast, call 999 or 112 and ask for the Coastguard or ask for the fire service if you are near inland waters.”

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