The UK is set to experience cooler temperatures and wetter conditions this week, following a heat spike on Sunday. According to the BBC Science, the weather is expected to shift to wet and windy conditions, particularly in the north of the UK at the start of the week. The weather front, which is mainly a band of cloud with a few showers, will sweep across England and Wales, bringing cooler and fresher air. Temperatures will peak at 25C in south-east England, according to the report.

The report notes that the weather front will bring rain to Northern Ireland on Monday morning, spreading to Scotland and Cumbria in the afternoon. Accompanied by strong and gusty southwesterly winds, the rain will limit temperatures to around 17C in Scotland and Northern Ireland. A deep area of low pressure will still be situated to the north-west of Scotland on Tuesday, leading to particularly windy conditions in the northern parts of the UK. Gusts of 50-60mph are possible in northern and western Scotland, which are used to strong winds at this time of year. However, if the windy conditions funnel through the central lowlands, there could be some disruption.

Further south, across England and Wales, a spell of rain from overnight will linger in the southeast during Tuesday morning before clearing away. The rain here will not be that heavy, and much of England and the whole of Wales are still in drought. The area of low pressure will move into the North Sea on Wednesday, leading to windy conditions along the east coast. Otherwise, rising pressure will leave a dry midweek for most of the UK, with some sunshine and lighter winds. Showers are expected to return to western parts of the UK on Thursday but will die out on Friday as they move into eastern areas.

Temperatures from midweek will be near the seasonal average, with the highest temperatures in the south-east of 22C. The report also mentions that last week was the wettest week in England since early February, according to the Environment Agency. Spain recorded 45.7C in Huelva last week, which was the country's highest temperature of the year so far. The report concludes by advising readers to check the latest details for the weather for the week ahead.

The BBC Science report highlights the transition from the heat spike on Sunday to the cooler and wetter conditions expected this week. The report provides a detailed forecast, including the movement of weather fronts, temperature changes, and wind conditions. It also notes the ongoing drought conditions in parts of England and Wales. The report does not mention any specific sources for the temperature data in Spain, but it attributes the wettest week in England to the Environment Agency. Overall, the report provides a comprehensive overview of the weather changes expected in the UK this week.