On 1 April, we published our provisional statistics for March which indicated that the month was warmer than the long-term meteorological average, although there were a few short cooler spells early in the month and towards the end of the month.  

Commenting on the provisional figures, Met Office Scientist, Dr Emily Carlisle, said: “March has delivered some notably warm weather for England and Wales in particular, alongside plenty of sunshine and near-average rainfall overall. While those milder conditions will have stood out for many, the month has still delivered a mix of weather across the UK, including more unsettled spells and even snow for some. This variability is entirely typical for March, a month of transition when lingering winter influences can sit alongside the increasing warmth of spring.” 

In our latest episode, we speak to Professor Ed Hawkins from the University of Reading and Met Office Senior Scientist Neil Kaye about the art and science behind climate data visualisation.  

Our Climate Conversations series covers the latest research and real-world impacts of climate change. Topics have included record-breaking marine heatwaves, the future of UK sporting events and sustainable education. Stay tuned, as there are more episodes coming up. You can watch all previous episodes on our playlist and subscribe to our YouTube channel to keep up to date.

Technology, weather and climate information was under the microscope during the Met Office in the Cloud Tech Event held in London last month, where leaders from across government and industry joined together to share expertise and forge a path forward for truly impactful weather and climate information. 

In one session, the Royal Navy and aviation company AVTECH sat alongside the Met Office to discuss how technology, AI and people are coming together to inform the most important decisions.

Weather forecasting is a complex science, shaped by the chaotic nature of the atmosphere and the limitations of observations.  

Ensemble forecasting is a cornerstone of modern weather prediction at the Met Office. By embracing uncertainty and using advanced modelling techniques, we provide forecasts that are not only more accurate but also more informative. Whether you are a forecaster, emergency planner, or member of the public, ensemble forecasts help you make better decisions by revealing the range of possible outcomes and the confidence we have in our predictions.

Introduce yourself to the key concepts of climate risk assessments and aid your understanding of climate projections across an introduction and three training sessions. Run by Met Office Scientists, this online course is designed for consultants, analysts, or those in similar roles, who wish to be able to confidently use climate data, particularly UK Climate Projections (UKCP18), to carry out climate change risk assessments either in-house or on behalf of other customers. 

Upcoming dates: 8, 15, 16 and 18 June 2026