Sunbathers flock to British beaches and parks as temperatures soar to 26 degrees, offering a taste of summer. However, the warmer weather is expected to be short-lived.
Sun-Tinted Weekend:British denizens flocked to sunny beaches over the weekend, relishing in temperatures soaring up to 26°C. With this heatwave, the UK officially sealed its title as the sunniest spring on record. But don't get too comfy, weather won't stick around long.
London's Heathrow airport peaked at 26.7°C, nearly doubling the typical temperature for the area at this time. To top off a hot few months, the Met Office recorded 630 hours of sunshine between March 1 and May 27.
Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan shared, "This weekend will feel more like midsummer for some southern and eastern areas. The jet stream - coming up from the Atlantic Ocean - will allow warm air to be drawn up from the Iberian Peninsula, reaching the UK."
The heatwave also brought along high levels of grass pollen in the South East. But get ready to put your sunglasses back in the drawer, because Sunday showers are expected to dampen the festivities.
As public gardens, parks, and York racecourse filled up with sunbathers, it was clear that Brits were on a mission to take full advantage of the weather. Many were hoping to take full advantage of the "Iberian heat" across the week.
The Met Office expects Sunday showers to taint the late-spring heat. Northern England, Wales, the Midlands, and the South West can expect showers while southern and eastern areas may remain dry, especially in the South East of England.
Brace yourself, this warm spell comes just a week after the washout Bank Holiday Monday when temperatures dropped to as low as -5°C in some regions and thunderstorms hit across the UK.
Weather Ahead:
The upcoming week is shaping up to be an interesting one, weather-wise. The Isle of Man, often a good indicator of nearby UK areas, is forecast to have dry weather with sunny spells at the start, transitioning to potential showers later in the week.
The UK is under the influence of a high-pressure system over the North Atlantic, which creates a northwesterly to northerly flow over the region. This pattern typically brings stable conditions with near-normal to slightly above or below normal temperatures, depending on the location. However, a lower pressure area northeast of the UK is contributing to more rainfall, especially in northern and northeastern areas. With wind shifts and strong gales in coastal and exposed locations, the coming week could bring some disruption.
Source:
[The Met Office (2025). Springtime Weather Forecast: Sunny but bumpy ride ahead. Retrieved from https://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/uk/forecast/springtime-weather-forecast]
Stay tuned for more updates as we keep an eye on the weather to share top tips for enjoying the good weather and staying warm in the cool spells.
In the meantime, soak up every minute of this summerlike weather while it lasts!
The upcoming week is anticipating a mixed weather pattern in the United Kingdom, with dry weather and sunny spells initially predicted for the Isle of Man, later transitioning to potential showers.
However, brace yourself for potential disruptions due to wind shifts and strong gales, especially in coastal and exposed locations, as a lower pressure area northeast of the UK contributes to more rainfall, particularly in northerly regions.
