After a wet and windy start to September, the UK is set to see a change in the weather, with high pressure building over the country to bring a break from the unsettled conditions that have dominated this month so far.
What is changing
From next week, a period of calmer and drier weather is expected across parts of the UK, according to the BBC. High pressure over the region will act to clear away the rain-bearing systems that have brought the wind and wet weather over recent days, allowing brighter skies to return in places.
The timing is notable for many who have been weathering a difficult autumn start. September has begun with conditions that have felt more like late autumn than early autumn in some areas, with rain and wind disrupting plans and adding to the sense that the summer season has ended abruptly.
Where the sunshine will reach
The BBC reports that sunshine will return to parts of the UK, though the detail of exactly which regions benefit most is likely to become clearer as the forecast firms up. High pressure typically brings settled conditions with lighter winds and more sunshine, but its exact track can shape how far north or south the drier and brighter conditions extend.
For households and businesses that have had to contend with poor weather, even a few days of drier conditions can make a difference — to travel, to outdoor work, to school runs and to the simple enjoyment of a less disrupted week.
Why it matters
Weather has an outsized effect on daily life. A sustained run of wet and windy days can affect mood, transport, outdoor activities and even retail patterns, while a settled spell, even a short one, can provide a welcome change of tempo. At this point in September, many people are also making the most of the last stretch of conditions that can still reasonably support outdoor plans before the darker months settle in.
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The return of high pressure also matters for those planning travel, events and outdoor work who have been tracking the unsettled spell with concern. A clearer outlook allows for more confident planning over the coming days.
What happens next
The immediate focus will be on how quickly the high pressure establishes itself and whether the calmer conditions persist for more than a few days. Weather patterns at this time of year can be changeable, and a settled spell is not always long-lived, so the detail over the coming week will be worth watching.
The BBC’s forecast will continue to be updated as the high pressure settles in and the picture becomes clearer for specific regions across the UK.
Source: BBC News, 18 September 2026
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