Britain is set for another burst of early summer warmth within days, with temperatures expected to climb to 26°C across parts of southern and eastern England. New ECMWF forecast charts show high pressure developing across much of the UK by June 15, delivering largely calm conditions and sunshine to many areas.
Typically, the mercury rarely exceeds 20°C in early June in the UK. However, high pressure lingering outside the UK recently sent the mercury rocketing in May, when Britain logged its hottest-ever May day with 35.1°C recorded in Kew Gardens, southwest London. Meteorologists understand that June is likely to follow a similar pattern.
The newest maps for June suggest the mildest air will be focused across the South East of England, East Anglia and parts of the Midlands, while Scotland and Northern Ireland remain only a few degrees cooler. WXCharts temperature projections reveal widespread highs of 22°C to 24°C extending from the Midlands through eastern England. Some spots in the South East, including Greater London, could reach 25°C or 26°C, making them the warmest parts of the country.
The Met Office's mid-range forecast reads: "Higher pressure and more settled conditions may begin to become more prevalent, especially in the south." Multiple locations across these counties are forecast to hit 24°C to 26°C, with little or no rain forecast for many parts.
