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UK Set for 20C Heatwave: Hottest April Day Since 1946!
12 Apr
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.
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.
April has already seen above-average temperatures. On Wednesday, April 8th, London recorded higher temperatures than Ibiza, Rome, and Marrakech, marking the hottest day in the first half of April since 1946. The Met Office noted a high of 26.6C in Kew Gardens, southwest London.
The weather forecast indicates a changeable start with low pressure systems, but conditions may become drier and more settled later in the period, especially in the north. The south could experience more showers or longer spells of rain. Tonight, many areas will be dry with clear spells, becoming chilly with patchy frost and mist. Tomorrow will start dry for many, but showers will develop widely, carrying a risk of thunder. Wednesday and Thursday will see wet and windy weather moving east, with Thursday becoming drier, brighter, and warmer.
