Peterborough’s record-breaking June heatwave will come to an abrupt end with rain as Atlantic air moves across - full forecast

After nearly a week of scorching temperatures, Peterborough’s record-breaking June heatwave will come to an end this weekend as cooler air moves across from the Atlantic.

Temperatures in the city are forecast to peak today (Friday, June 26), before falling over the weekend.

Several days of red-hot temperatures have seen Peterborough bake in highs of 35C, breaking the city’s all-time June record set in 1976.

Peterborough remains under an amber Met Office warning for extreme, which expires at 11.59pm tonight.

For those who don’t enjoy the heat, the good news is that things look set to cool towards the end of the weekend.

Temperatures look set to return to their seasonal average on Sunday (June 28) thanks to air moving over from the Atlantic.

This will result in temperatures falling to the mid-20s, with cloud and light rain expected.

Full forecast for Peterborough

Below is a full forecast for Peterborough over the coming week, using data from BBC Weather.

Friday, June 26

Highs of 34C and lows of 17C. Sunny and light winds.

Saturday, June 27

Highs of 31C and lows of 17C.

Sunday, June 28

Highs of 25C and lows of 11C. Light rain and a moderate breeze.

Monday, June 29

Highs of 24C and lows of 13C. Sunny intervals and light winds.

Tuesday, June 30

Highs of 23C and lows of 13C. Sunny intervals and light winds.

Wednesday, July 1

Highs of 23C and lows of 14C. Drizzle and a gentle breeze.

Thursday, July 2

Highs of 23C and lows of 11C.