In general, La Niña brings colder than normal temperatures across western Europe. Forecasters are expecting that temperatures will drop on the continent as we head towards November and December.

There is a 60 percent chance of a weak La Niña weather event developing this autumn, potentially lasting until March, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Climate Prediction Center.

There is a 60 percent chance that a La Niña event may develop this year, which could last until March 2025. La Niña is part of a climate cycle that causes extreme weather shifts across the world, with its effects varying from place to place.