Very warm weather on the way

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[Published 07:15 27/04/2025]

Dandelions soaking up the spring sunshine. Posted by toppiker60

High pressure will dominate the weather through the coming week. Temperatures rise day by day and it is expected to become very warm or even hot. By Thursday values could peak close to 28C. Somewhat cooler conditions probably return later.


14 day weather forecast video

Issued 23rd April 2025

14 day video weather forecast

 


Fine in much of the UK

Outbreaks of rain in the northwest steadily ease, although they are likely to remain persistent in northern and western Scotland for much of the day. Elsewhere it will be dry with sunny spells developing more widely in southern and central areas than yesterday.

Temperatures range from 12°C in the north west to 21°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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Meteo France Arpege, Sunday 27th April [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Tonight rain continues in northern and western Scotland. The rest of the UK will be dry and mild.

Tomorrow northern and western Scotland have further spells of rain. The rest of the UK has a fine and warm day. Temperatures peak close to 23°C.

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Meteo France Arpege, Monday 28th April [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Very warm weather

Tuesday is likely to be fine across the UK. It will be warm, with temperatures widely climbing into the low to mid-20s°C.

Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day of the year so far. All areas have dry conditions, but in the far northwest cloud could be persistent. In other areas sunny periods develop widely.

The fine weather is forecast to continue across much of the UK during Thursday and Friday. Temperatures may reach 28°C in the south.

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GFS, overview for Tue 29th - Thu 1st May


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Saturday 26th April 2025. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 20°C
  • Northolt, 18°C
  • Eglinton / Londonderr, 18°C
  • Staverton Private, 18°C
  • Southampton / Weather Centre, 18°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 18°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 18°C
  • Odiham, 18°C
  • Middle Wallop, 18°C
  • Dublin Airport, 18°C
  • Shannon Airport, 18°C
  • La Heve, 18°C
  • Marham, 17°C
  • Cosford Royal Air Force Base, 17°C
  • London City Airport, 17°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Topcliffe Royal Air Force Base, 2°C
  • Cranwell, 2°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 2°C
  • Holbeach, 3°C
  • Marham, 3°C
  • Wittering, 3°C
  • Waddington, 3°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 3°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 3°C
  • Tees-Side, 3°C
  • Norwich Weather Centre, 3°C
  • Spadeadam, 3°C
  • Leeds And Bradford, 4°C
  • Wattisham, 4°C
  • Leeming, 4°C

Current temperatures vs Historical averages

Check the CET tracker for the latest information on how this month's temperatures compare to the Central England Temperature averages for 1961-1990, 1971-2000, 1981-2010, 1991-2020, and 1659-2020.


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