NewsUK NewsWeatherA UK record for the highest daily minimum temperature for May was set overnight as the temperature did not fall below 21.3C at Kenley Airfield, south London07:23, 26 May 2026Updated 07:23, 26 May 2026Another UK heat record for May has fallen after an official "tropical night", the Met Office says.‌The forecaster says the record for the highest daily minimum temperature for the month was set overnight as the temperature did not fall below 21.3C at Kenley Airfield, south London, making it a "tropical night".This is a Breaking News story. You’ll be more likely to see our stories when any big news breaks in future by simply by clicking this link . You can also join The Mirror’s WhatsApp Community or follow us on Google News , Flipboard , Apple News , TikTok , Snapchat , Instagram , Twitter , Facebook , YouTube and Threads - or visit The Mirror homepage .Choose Daily Mirror as a 'Preferred Source' on Google News for quick access to the news you value.‌Met OfficeWeatherBreaking News