Warmest spell of the year so far

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[Published 06:30 28/04/2025]

Ventnor botanic gardens. Posted by Brian Gaze

Temperatures will be climbing through the coming days with the peak of the warmth likely on Thursday or Friday. Temperatures are likely to peak at around 28°C. Cooler conditions are expected to return southwards for the Bank Holiday weekend.


14 day weather forecast video

Issued 23rd April 2025

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Fine in much of the UK

Patchy outbreaks of rain remain a risk today in northern and western Scotland. Elsewhere it will be dry with warm sunny periods.

Temperatures range from 12°C in the far north west to 24°C in the south east. Check the weather radar for the most up to date view.

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

Tonight the rain in the far north clears. The rest of the UK will be dry and mild.

Tomorrow the fine spells continues. If anything, temperatures are likely to be a little higher than today's. The sunniest conditions are likely in southern and central counties.

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Meteo France Arpege, Tuesday 29th April [Tap animation to toggle cities]

Uncertain for the Bank Holiday weekend

Wednesday and Thursday are expected to bring the warmest weather of the year so far. Temperatures could reach 28°C in one or two southern locations. Even in Scotland and Northern Ireland 22°C or 23°C is very possible. 

Very warm conditions are likely on Friday, at least in the southern half of the UK. In the north a band of cloud and patchy rain could be pushing southwards,bringing cooler conditions with it. However, there is a high degree of uncertainty about developments from this point onwards. Some computer models are hinting at spells of thundery rain moving up from the south at the weekend.

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GFS, overview for Wed 30th Apr - Fri 2nd May


Yesterday's temperatures

The temperature league tables are for Sunday 27th April 2025. Please note that our database does not include data from all of the official reporting stations in the UK.


Highest temperatures

  • Humberside, 22°C
  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 22°C
  • Benson, 21°C
  • Norwich Weather Centre, 21°C
  • London City Airport, 21°C
  • Hawarden, 21°C
  • London / Heathrow Airport, 21°C
  • Northolt, 21°C
  • Coningsby Royal Air Force Base, 21°C
  • Donna Nook, 21°C
  • Waddington, 21°C
  • Cranwell, 21°C
  • Holbeach, 21°C
  • Marham, 20°C
  • Barkston Heath Royal Air Force Base, 20°C

Lowest temperatures

  • Lakenheath Royal Air Force Base, 2°C
  • Marham, 2°C
  • Mildenhall Royal Air Force Base, 3°C
  • Wattisham, 3°C
  • Norwich Weather Centre, 3°C
  • Stansted Airport, 4°C
  • Fairford Royal Air Force Base, 4°C
  • Bournemouth Airport, 4°C
  • London / Gatwick Airport, 4°C
  • Farnborough, 4°C
  • Benson, 4°C
  • Lydd Airport, 5°C
  • Newcastle, 5°C
  • Newquay, 5°C
  • Culdrose, 5°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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Ventnor botanic gardens. Posted by Brian Gaze

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