What temperatures are expected in London and Cambridgeshire on Tuesday, April 22nd?

London and Cambridgeshire are forecast to experience a temperature spike of 20C on Tuesday, April 22nd.

When was the last time the first half of April was this hot in the UK?

The Met Office reported that the current April is the hottest first half of the month recorded since 1946.

What is the weather outlook for Wednesday and Thursday?

Wet and windy weather is expected to move across the country on Wednesday, with Thursday bringing drier, brighter, and warmer conditions.

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UK Set for 20C Heatwave: Hottest April Day Since 1946!

12 Apr

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Summary

Temperatures could reach 20C in London and Cambridgeshire on Tuesday.
April 8th saw London hotter than Ibiza, Rome, and Marrakech.
The Met Office reported the hottest first half of April since 1946.

UK Set for 20C Heatwave: Hottest April Day Since 1946!

Much of eastern and southeastern England, including East Anglia, Essex, Kent, East and West Sussex, Greater London, and Oxfordshire, can expect temperatures to easily reach 18 or 19 degrees Celsius on both Monday and Tuesday. On Tuesday, April 22nd, London and Cambridgeshire are forecast to hit 20C, potentially becoming the hottest locations in the country.

The southeast of England is predicted to experience the most sunshine, while the Midlands and the North will see temperatures around the high teens. Cooler conditions are expected in Wales and Northern Ireland, with highs of 13 to 14C. Scotland's temperatures may struggle to exceed 11 or 12C in cities like Edinburgh and Glasgow, though the Highlands might reach 15 or 16C.