As June rolls in, excitement is building among the fortunate few who have secured tickets to the 2025 Glastonbury Festival, one of the world’s most iconic music and performing arts events. Set to take place on the sprawling 900-plus acre Worthy Farm, the festival is expected to attract over 200,000 attendees, all eager to experience the legendary performances and vibrant atmosphere that have defined the event for decades.
Glastonbury has long been synonymous with muddy tents and damp conditions, a reality that has become part of its charm and lore. But as festival-goers prepare their gear—carefully packing everything from wellies to sunscreen—the burning question remains: what will the weather hold for this year’s gathering?
Experts at the Met Office have provided some insight with their long-range weather forecast for June 2025. These forecasts, which look up to a month ahead, offer broader estimations of weather patterns rather than precise daily temperatures. They take into account a range of models, including those from the Met Office itself and global forecasting centers like the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF).
“A long range forecast provides an indication of how the weather might change, or be different from normal, (i.e. warmer, colder, wetter, drier) across the whole UK,” the Met Office explained. They cautioned that while such forecasts can reliably predict the general feel of the weather, the chaotic nature of the atmosphere—where small events over the Atlantic can have significant impacts days later—makes it difficult to offer detailed local predictions beyond five days.
June has started warmly, with highs around 20 degrees Celsius recorded in the South West, a promising sign for festival attendees hoping for some sunshine. However, the Met Office has forecast “unsettled weather” across the UK from June 7 to June 16, with many areas expected to see showers or longer spells of rain, accompanied at times by strong winds. This suggests that while the festival may experience some wet and blustery days, the conditions won’t be uniformly soggy.
Looking further into the month, meteorologists are optimistic about “longer periods of drier weather” as mid-June approaches. They also anticipate a “greater chance of warmer spells towards mid-June,” which could bring some welcome relief to the festival grounds.
For those wondering if they should pack waterproofs or sunglasses, the Met Office’s projections offer a cautiously hopeful outlook. Their long-range forecast suggests “some hot spells at times especially across the south,” where Glastonbury is located. The overall weather pattern is expected to be changeable, with Atlantic weather systems moving in from the west interspersed by dry and sunny periods. Interestingly, there might be a bias towards longer dry spells early in the forecast period, potentially coinciding with the festival dates.
Temperatures are predicted to be near or slightly above normal, giving festival-goers a decent chance to enjoy warmer weather during the event. This is a welcome prospect for those who have endured the festival’s famously soggy conditions in past years.
In addition to weather preparations, the festival organizers have released a comprehensive list of prohibited items to ensure safety and smooth operations. Items such as gazebos and body piercing equipment are among those banned from the site, underscoring the importance of planning ahead to avoid any last-minute disappointments at the gates.
As the countdown to Glastonbury Festival 2025 continues, attendees are advised to stay tuned for updated weather forecasts closer to the event, as long-range projections can evolve with shifting atmospheric conditions. Nonetheless, the current outlook offers a tantalizing glimpse of potentially drier, warmer days ahead at Worthy Farm.
With the Met Office’s expert guidance and the festival’s enduring spirit, this year’s Glastonbury promises to deliver unforgettable moments—whether beneath sunny skies or amidst the occasional rain shower. After all, a bit of mud has never dampened the enthusiasm of the Glastonbury crowd.
