Glastonbury Festival Kicks Off with Mixed Weather Ahead
The iconic Glastonbury Festival kicks off this Wednesday, drawing tens of thousands of fans to Somerset’s fields. But prepare for a weather rollercoaster – pack both sunhats and raincoats.
Sunshine to Start, Storms to Follow
Met Office Deputy Meteorologist Helen Caughey says: “Expect plenty of sunshine across the South West on Wednesday, with temps hitting 26-27°C. It’ll stay dry and warm through Thursday.”
But don’t get too comfortable. From Friday onwards, the forecast turns grim. Fast-moving heavy showers and thunderstorms will rock the festival, with some surface flooding possible. Temperatures will dip to a cooler 18-20°C.
Sunday starts off mostly dry but will see heavy and thundery showers by late morning. This unpredictable weather trend will likely carry on into next week.
Glastonbury Weather Records: Mud, Rain, and Sunshine Hits
- 2007 saw Glastonbury’s wettest day ever with 60.1mm of rain at nearby Rodney Stoke.
- The highest wind gust recorded was 41mph in 1985 and 1987 at Yeovilton.
- 1997, dubbed “Year of the Mud,” was actually the coldest festival year, maxing out at 13.2°C.
- 2017 brought record heat — 31.2°C during The Foo Fighters gig and the warmest night at 17.6°C.
- The sunniest day was in 1989, with a whopping 15 hours and 36 minutes of sunshine logged.
Stay Ahead with Live Updates
Don’t get caught out – keep tabs on the latest Glastonbury weather via our website, Twitter, Facebook, or mobile app. Available for iPhone and Android, it’s your best bet for instant weather warnings and forecast alerts.
For survival tips on how to stay cool in the heat and tackle heavy rain, check out the Met Office’s WeatherReady advice.
