The Met Office has confirmed that June 2026 was the hottest June on record in England, driven by an intense and record-breaking heatwave. Provisional statistics show that England experienced its warmest June for average mean temperature, while the UK as a whole and Wales recorded their second warmest June.
Record-Breaking Temperatures
Temperatures exceeded 37°C in several areas of England, reaching almost 40°C in some places. The record for the highest June temperature was broken three days in a row. The Met Office highlighted that a defining feature of the month’s heatwave was the exceptionally warm overnight temperatures, with frequent ‘tropical nights’ helping to drive the highest average June minimum temperatures on record for the UK, England, and Wales. Scotland recorded its joint highest on record.
Another Heatwave Expected
According to the Met Office, another heatwave is likely in the coming days, with temperatures expected to rise again. This follows the unprecedented June heatwave that saw temperatures soar across the country.
Impact and Context
The Met Office stated: 'A defining feature of the month’s heatwave was the exceptionally warm overnight temperatures, with frequent ‘tropical nights’ helping to drive the highest average June minimum temperatures on record for the UK, England and Wales. Scotland recorded its joint highest on record.' This breaking news story is ongoing, and further updates are expected as the situation develops.
