Ian Simpson

Despite April warming sharply in recent years, the month's temperature records still stand from the 1940s. Last week's warm spell came close, more warmth is likely ahead, and a strong El Nino later in 2026 could push global temperatures back into record territory.

The next ten days turn colder and drier as high pressure dominates, bringing frequent northerly and easterly winds. Western Britain will be favoured for sunshine, the east cloudier, and an outside chance of some late April snow.

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April 2026 was in the top 10 warmest on record, with a CET mean of 10.4C. But a substantial northerly outbreak is on the way, bringing frosts to Scotland and noticeably cooler weather further south.

Prospects of a hot weekend have faded, with the ridge of high pressure drifting further south than modelled. Very hot weather is building over France and Spain next week, but it is unclear whether the UK will see any of it.

The UK's June temperature record of 35.6C, set in 1976, could fall next week with two waves of intense heat. Highs of 37-38C are possible as Britain sits on the edge of a remarkable European heat dome.

The June 2026 heatwave broke the UK June temperature record three times, peaking at 37.3

The exceptionally hot weather looks set to end for the second half of July. Temperatures will still mostly be above average, particularly in the south, with less settled weather likely towards the end of the month.

Despite some rain further north, the exceptionally dry spell across southern Britain is set to continue. Meanwhile, it's touch and go for a record hot July, with temperatures potentially hitting the mid-30s next week.

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