High of 26.5C recorded in Kew Gardens in south-west London but rain and cooler conditions are on the way
Temperatures soared in parts of the UK as the country recorded its warmest day of the year so far – and one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years.
A high of 26.5C (79.7F) was recorded in Kew Gardens, in south-west London, on Wednesday, the Met Office said. It was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946, according to the forecaster.
“We are currently seeing a spell of very warm weather for early April, with high pressure drawing warm air north across the UK,” a Met Office spokesperson said. “For many areas, particularly central, southern and eastern England, temperatures are well above average for the time of year.”
London was hotter than many popular holiday destinations including Ibiza, Rome and Marrakech.
