July Was Driest Month in Southern England Since Records Began

July 2026 has been the driest month in southern England since weather records began, with the Met Office reporting extremely low rainfall totals. Provisional figures up to 30 July show England is tracking its driest July on record, with only about 5.6mm of rain so far—roughly 8% of the usual monthly average. In parallel, parts of the region are under drought measures, worsening water stress and increasing risks tied to the dry, hot conditions.