The UK is set to bake in warm conditions from Monday to Friday next week with several areas expected to climb into the thirties as peak highs are forecast to reach 35C05:14, 24 Jul 2026Updated 05:21, 24 Jul 2026The next heatwave is set to grip the nation next week, with highs of 35C, lasting from Monday to Friday, according to the latest weather maps.‌Netweather data shows temperatures are expected to start to rise at the end of July, reaching 30C in some areas of the West Midlands on Monday, July 27.‌The rest of the UK will remain in the high twenties at the beginning of the week; however, areas across the country will climb above 30C across the duration of next week.‌On Tuesday, highs begin to climb as much of the East of England will sit at 33C, with London reaching 32C.In Wales, temperatures will also increase, with weather maps showing highs of 29C.‌On Wednesday morning, the sun will continue to shine with Cambridgeshire expecting the warmest spell with 34C forecast.Again, the peak of the heat will be felt in the South East of England as the weather map turns a deeper red.‌Throughout the day, temperatures will shift as London will also welcome 34C alongside East Sussex.The hottest day is expected to be on Thursday as Berkshire is forecast to reach 35C. London and the home counties are predicted to bake in much of the heat with 34C and 33C elsewhere.‌Areas in the South West will also reach 30C, as part of the East Midlands will also climb to 31C.Friday will then slightly cool again for some areas, however in Norfolk and Suffolk the temperature is likely to remain at 34C.In London, those in the capital can expect to see highs of 32C.‌For many areas residents will feel temperatures above 30C for at least four consecutive days.What areas will reach 30C?South WestSouth EastLondonAngliaEast MidlandsWest Midlands‌A heatwave is a prolonged period of excessively hot and humid weather, lasting for three or more days typically.It is defined relative to the normal climate of a specific location, meaning a temperature that is standard in one region can be considered a heatwave in another.The Met Office forecast for this period states: "Temperatures will be broadly above normal and will probably be warm or even hot at times in the south."Article continues below