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UK set for hottest Bank Holiday Monday as temperatures soar in heatwave
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UK experienced its hottest May Day in at least 79 years on Sunday, with Kew Gardens in south-west London recording 32.3C, following Saturday which marked the first time this year temperatures surpassed 30C. Monday is predicted to be the hottest bank holiday on record, with "historic" temperatures of up to 34C forecast for Greater London and the South East, while Wales and Northern Ireland also saw record highs on Sunday. Met Office meteorologist Tom Morgan described the near 35C temperatures in May as "pretty historic," with heatwave conditions officially met in eight areas across England on Sunday. Tragically, 15-year-old Declan Sawyer died after being recovered from Swanholme Lakes in Lincoln on Sunday, having been reported in trouble in the water. The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued its first amber health alert of 2026, warning of a significant impact on health and social care services until Wednesday, particularly for vulnerable groups like older adults, with Age UK advising staying indoors during peak heat and checking on neighbours. In fullBritain braces for hottest May bank holiday ever as 34C forecast in LondonThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
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theguardian.com
Health alerts issued for bank holiday weekend as record May heat forecast in UK
Temperatures expected to reach as high as 33C in southern England or Midlands on Monday
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mirror.co.uk
UK facing 35C bank holiday 'May mayhem' as Brits flock to beaches for record-breaking weekend
Bank Holiday Monday was forecast to be the warmest day of the long weekend, a weather expert revealed, with London, in particular, reaching a staggering 35C - which would break a…
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dailymail.com
Hotter than the Seychelles! Britain is to hit 30C today
The UK is forecast to see its hottest May day on record on Monday, with temperatures expected to reach 33C in southern England and the Midlands.
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UK weather live: Heatwave brings hottest day of year – Met Office 'more to come'
Weather forecasting models suggest the UK could see temperatures rise to 35C as a heatwave grips the country - the Met Office has forecast 33C highs for Monday
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independent.co.uk
Britain faces record breaking heat as health alerts issued for bank holiday
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timesofindia.indiatimes.com
UK records hottest day of year at 30.5°C; more extreme heat likely over bank holiday
The UK has recorded its hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures climbing to 30.5°C in Frittenden, Kent, as forecasters warned that an even more intense spell of heat is…
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Met Office forecasts 35C as weather maps show 18 counties hitting 34C – list
The scorching Bank Holiday heatwave shows no signs of cooling down as the Met Office says temperatures will surge to 35C tomorrow - which will be the hottest day in May ever
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How long is the UK heatwave going to last?
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'Historic' UK heatwave could see 35C smashing all-time records on Monday
Brits are sweltering in an official heatwave normally seen at the height of summer, along with temperatures continuing to soar to 35C on Bank Holiday Monday
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inews.co.uk
How long heatwave is set to last as UK to break bank holiday record
Eight areas in England met the heatwave threshold - three or more days of consecutive hot weather - on Sunday, the Met Office said
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Hottest May day for nearly 80 years as parts of UK hit heatwave threshold
Highest temperatures of 2026 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as Kew Gardens in London reaches 32.3C
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UK sees hottest May day in 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer
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What you need to know as bank holiday record falls amid sweltering temperatures
Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean on Sunday
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Britain braces for hottest May bank holiday ever as 34C forecast in London
The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday as London recorded 32.3C
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Britain braces for hottest bank holiday Monday ever
It comes as parts of the country were as hot as the Mediterranean on Sunday, with the UK enjoying its hottest May day for at least 79 years.
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Monday set to be hottest May bank holiday on record as 34C heat warning issued
Eight parts of England are now in heatwave conditions as parts of the UK are set to see record-breaking temperatures today after the UKHSA issued a warning for excessive heat
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UK set for hottest Bank Holiday Monday as temperatures soar in heatwave
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How long will the UK heatwave last? Temperatures set to soar to ‘unprecedented’ 35C
Highs of 35C are forecast on Monday and Tuesday
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Mapped: Where temperatures could hit 35C in this week’s heatwave
Much of the country can expect scorching weather over and beyond the bank holiday weekend
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UK records its highest ever May temperature
Scientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting lives