Parts of London received light rainfall on 4 August 2026, marking the first rain in the capital in six weeks after a prolonged dry, hot spell. While the showers offered brief respite from the heat, meteorologists have cautioned that this does not signal an end to the summer heatwave, with warm conditions expected to persist.

The rain was patchy and limited in extent, arriving as temperatures in London remained elevated, with the article noting readings around 18°C in the evening. Forecasters indicated that further hot weather is likely in the days ahead, meaning the wider dry spell affecting the UK is set to continue despite this brief interruption.