Temperatures in Southampton set to be as hot as South Africa - latest forecast

Jose Ramos

2 July 2024 at 10:30 pm·1-min read

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Southampton is bracing itself for six days of heat as temperatures are set to reach 23 degrees.

As summer seems to finally arrive, thermostats in the city will climb with the weather offering hopes of clear skies.

Towards the end of this week, temperatures in Southampton will be as hot as South Africa.

Here is the forecast for the next few days, including next week.

Wednesday, July 3

Cloudy 19C

Thursday, July 4

Cloudy 20C

Friday, July 5

Cloudy with a chance of rain 19C

Saturday, July 6

Cloudy with a chance of rain, spells of sunshine 19C

Sunday, July 7

Cloudy with a chance of rain 19C

Monday, July 8

Cloudy with spells of sunshine 20C

Tuesday, July 9

Cloudy with spells of sunshine 22C

Wednesday, July 10

Cloudy with spells of sunshine 23C

Thursday, July 11

Cloudy 23C

Friday, July 12

Clear skies and sunny 23C

Saturday, July 13

Clear skies and sunny 23C

Sunday, July 14

Clear skies and sunny 23C

Monday, July 15

Cloudy with spells of sunshine 23C

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Temperatures in Southampton set to be as hot as South Africa - latest forecast

Wednesday, July 3

Thursday, July 4

Friday, July 5

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