UK weather maps are turning dark red in the coming weeks as the country is set to experience temperatures as high as 30 degrees Celsius. This follows a scorching heatwave in May, when records were broken and many Britons struggled to stay cool both outdoors and indoors. While temperatures are not expected to surpass 33 degrees Celsius again, they will reach the mid-to-high 20s and even 30 degrees Celsius in parts of the UK, according to the latest weather maps from WXCharts.
Weekend Heat and Monday Peak
Current forecasts indicate that areas in the south of England will be the hottest this coming weekend, with temperatures peaking late on Sunday afternoon. Then, on Monday, June 22, temperatures of up to 30 degrees Celsius could be recorded in some parts of England. London and Reading are among the cities and towns expected to be the hottest, while other locations in the north, such as Manchester and Liverpool, will experience warm but slightly cooler conditions.
List of Hottest UK Cities on Monday, June 22
Here is a full list of the hottest UK cities with temperatures above 26 degrees Celsius on Monday, June 22:
- London
- Norwich
- Southend-on-Sea
- Peterborough
- Ely
- Luton
- St Albans
- Cambridge
- Nottingham
- Derby
- Leicester
- Lincoln
- Sheffield
- Kingston upon Hull
- Wakefield
- Birmingham
- Coventry
- Wolverhampton
- Worcester
- Gloucester
- Bristol
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Chester
- Southampton
- Portsmouth
- Brighton
- Chichester
- Bournemouth
- Canterbury
- Dover
- Ipswich
Forecast for Summer 2026
Recent reports have suggested that a 'super' El Nino could bring more extreme heat to the UK this summer. Meanwhile, the Met Office's long-range forecast indicates that high pressure is likely to become more influential from the middle of June, meaning dry and hot weather in the second half of the month is probable. Independent forecaster MeteoGroup has also predicted higher-than-average temperatures throughout summer 2026, with potential significant bursts of heat, though it is too early to predict another heatwave.
Coping with the Heat
The May heatwave saw temperatures reaching 34 degrees Celsius in parts of the country, making it difficult for many Brits to relax at home and sleep at night. Experts have shared advice on how to cope in such conditions, recommending steps such as keeping windows and curtains closed during the day and placing a bowl of ice in front of an electric fan to create a cooling effect.
