Warm and mostly bright today — 28°C with very little rain risk
5 August 2026 · By Boroughly editorial — AI-assisted, human-reviewed.
After the recent string of extreme heat, Tuesday brings a more comfortable feel to Richmond. The Met Office is forecasting a high of 28°C and a low of 19°C overnight, with partly cloudy skies and just a 5% chance of rain — which means you can reasonably leave the umbrella at home.
The UV index is rated at 7, which falls in the 'high' band, so sunscreen is still worth applying if you're planning to spend time outdoors. Richmond Park, the riverside path and Terrace Gardens will all be at their most enjoyable in these conditions — warm enough to feel summery, but not the punishing heat of recent days.
It's a good day for those who have been putting off outdoor errands, a park lunch or a cycle along the Thames. Full local forecast from the Met Office.
The overnight low of 19°C means sleeping conditions should also be meaningfully easier than last week — welcome news for families with young children who struggled through the recent hot nights.