The Met Office has predicted that temperatures could reach 33°C in parts of England on Monday, with 25 areas across the UK expected to experience a Bank Holiday scorcher. The mercury is set to peak in southern England and the Midlands, where the warmest conditions are anticipated.
Deputy Chief Forecaster Steve Kocher stated: “Temperatures will climb through the weekend, especially in the south, where 30°C is likely on Saturday and 32°C on Sunday. Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday when we could see 33°C recorded in southern England and the Midlands.” He added that the May and spring UK temperature records are likely to be broken, surpassing the existing record of 32.8°C.
The warmest May day on record was 32.8°C, set in Camden Square on 22 May 1922, and again in Horsham, Tunbridge Wells and Regent’s Park on 29 May 1944. The UK Health Security Agency has issued amber health alerts for the southeast and the Midlands, while parts of England may meet heatwave criteria—temperatures exceeding 26–28°C for three consecutive days.
Western Scotland and Northern Ireland will avoid the heat, with rain and cloudier conditions expected. Low cloud and sea fog may affect western coasts due to relatively low sea surface temperatures.
