June brought less rainfall than expected to the UK, but it saw an average temperature of below 13C.

This information emerged from recent data gathered by the Met Office.

Throughout June, the rainfall was 29 per cent less than the long-term average, with only 55.1mm recorded.

Interestingly, England and Wales saw just half their typical amount.

However, cooler weather prevailed nationwide.

The average temperature was 12.9C, 0.4C lower than the long-term meteorological average.

These figures come as a surprise, especially after May's record-breaking warmth – the warmest recorded since 1884 with a mean temperature of 13.1C.

The UK's mixed climate continued with lower temperatures in the first two weeks of June, averaging 2C cooler due to Arctic winds sweeping the country.

A change in atmospheric pressure and a shift in the jet stream led to more warmth later in the month.

The south in particular saw higher temperatures, with a high of 30.3C at Heathrow Airport on June 26.

Despite these temperature spikes, UK weather returned to, or fell below, the average before the month ended.

Regions including Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland experienced mean temperatures half a degree or more cooler than expected.

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Despite the general drop in temperature, June still saw near-average levels of sunshine.

According to the Met Office, the UK basked in 178.8 hours of sun throughout the month.

The immediate weather forecast seems to indicate a continuation of cooler temperatures, with frequent showers and stronger winds set to grace the start of July.