Methods and systems

	Seasonal forecasting

View the latest long-range forecasts

The Met Office produces long-range forecasts for all regions of the globe using a number of different methods. The latest forecasts for any part of the world may be viewed by following the links below. Information on the forecasting methods used is also provided.

UK further outlook
A UK further outlook for the weeks ahead.

Global seasonal forecast category maps
Outlooks for the most likely category of temperature and rainfall up to 6 months ahead for all regions of the globe, updated shortly after the middle of each month.

User guide
Guide to seasonal forecasts and methods and current research activities.

Give us feedback
We are constantly looking to build upon and improve our seasonal forecasts and would welcome your feedback.

More detailed global seasonal forecast maps
Probability forecasts of temperature and rainfall up to 6 months ahead, including forecasts from EURO-SIP, the European multi-model seasonal forecasting system.

Assessments of seasonal forecast skill
Assessments of the performance of seasonal forecasts using skill measures recommended by the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).

Sea-surface-temperature forecasts for Niño Regions
Forecasts of sea-surface temperature for various regions of the tropical Pacific

Forecasts for specific seasons or phenomena
Forecasts for specific seasons (e.g. Sahelian rainy season) and phenomena (e.g. the North Atlantic Oscillation, NAO).

Forecasts of annual global average temperature
Forecasts of global average surface temperature, produced each December.

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