I see the Met Office have changed their tune in their update yesterday for the remainder of Autumn (up to Nov 30th)...

Temperature

Temperatures are likely to continue to be near or below average across much of central and western Europe including the UK.

Rainfall

For much of northern Europe, including the UK, probabilities favour near- or below-average rainfall. In southern Europe above-average rainfall is more likely.

Met Office: Autumn 2008 forecast

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