Whilst festival season is a time of excitement for many, there is one thing that can certainly dampen people's spirits: the dreaded British weather.
Fortunately, the UK has been in the midst of a scorching heatwave in June, with blistering sunshine hitting Britain in recent weeks.
But what is the forecast for Glastonbury festival? Is the hot weather set to continue? Will it remain over the course of the event?
Read on below for a full weather forecast ahead of Glastonbury 2023.
Although the UK has been blessed with consistent warm weather and sunshine throughout the month of June , there may be rain on the horizon for Glastonbury attendees
There could be some rainfall on the opening day of the festival, Wednesday June 21, which may lead people to pack ponchos and wellies as a precaution
A Met Office weather map for Wednesday June 21. The temperature is predicted to peak at 21C, according to current Met Office forecasts
Although the UK has been blessed with consistent warm weather and sunshine throughout the month of June, there may be rain on the horizon for Glastonbury attendees.
There could be some rainfall on the opening day of the festival, Wednesday June 21, which may lead people to pack ponchos and wellies as a precaution.
Elton John will headline this year's event at Worthy Farm, in what will be his final live appearance in the UK.
The opening night of action from the Pyramid Stage, on the Friday, will be headlined by Arctic Monkeys, marking the first time the Sheffield indie rockers have played at Glastonbury since 2013.
Guns N' Roses will headline the Pyramid Stage on the Saturday night, whilst other artists set to feature on Glastonbury's main stage over the weekend include Aitch, Lizzo, Rick Astley, Lil Nas X, Blondie and Lewis Capaldi.
What are the predicted forecasts?Wednesday June 21
The weather is said to be mostly sunny with a high chance of rainfall for a few hours in the afternoon. The temperature is predicted to peak at 21C, according to current Met Office forecasts.
Thursday 22 June
The second day of the festival is predicted to start out cloudy, but, by the afternoon, the sun could be out in full force, with predicted highs of 23C and no rainclouds in sight.
The second day of the festival is predicted to start out cloudy, but, by the afternoon, the sun could be out in full force, with predicted highs of 23C
Rocket Man: Elton John will headline proceedings, after being selected in the traditional flagship slot to close out the festival from the Pyramid Stage on the Sunday night
Friday 23 June
The first day of headline acts will see the return of some rain for just a 'little' while. Otherwise, it will be a warm but cloudy day, with highs of 23C.
Saturday 24 June
The penultimate day of the event will mostly be the same as Friday – cloudy but warm, with highs of 22C.
Sunday 25 June
The last day of Glastonbury festival in 2023 is expected to be the sunniest day in Pilton, with highs of 25C.
