Temperatures across the UK are set to drop soon - and they could drop low enough for the Department for Work and Pensions ( DWP ) to pay out their Cold Weather Payments . Cold Weather Payments are issued between November and March each winter, each worth £25. The extra cash is designed to help cover the extra costs associated with cold weather - like the need to put on your heating. However, the money is only paid when temperatures drop below a certain level for seven consecutive days. The