On Saturday, the UK experienced its warmest day of the year, with temperatures reaching 19.1°C in Bridgefoot, England.
Most of the UK will experience the warmest temperature weather this weekend. With some areas expected to be warmer than popular European holiday destinations. Warm conditions are anticipated to continue on Sunday, with temperatures in parts of central England, potentially reaching up to 20°C.
However, the Met Office has warned that temperatures will drop next week, as clouds and rain are expected to move in from the north. Threave recorded a high of 18.3°C in Scotland, while Northern Ireland reached 17°C in Castlederg. Wales also enjoyed its joint warmest day of the year, seeing a temperature of 18.2°C in Porthmadog, matching Thursday’s record.“It will be more of the same, and for the majority of the country, Sunday will be similar to Saturday,” Mr Snell said, adding that it will be “a warm weekend, particularly for this time of year.”
Thursday was previously the warmest day of the year across England, Wales, and Scotland, with 19°C recorded in Santon Downham, Suffolk, and 18.2°C in Aberystwyth, Ceredigion. The Botanical Gardens in Edinburgh reached 16.8°C, marking the highest temperature recorded for this early in the year. However, a temperature drop is expected next week. Which Mr Snell described as “a bit of a shock to the system.” “We’re anticipating some cloud and rain from the north and generally cooler conditions,” he added. Some holiday hotspots, such as Marbella in Spain and Italy’s Amalfi Coast. Which are known for their sunny climates. May record lower temperatures than some of the warmest parts of the UK. For instance, Marbella is forecasted to reach a high of 15°C this weekend, Ibiza at 17°C, and Sorrento, on the Amalfi Coast could see a high of 18°C.