London is set to experience its hottest day of the year with temperatures potentially hitting 26°C, before a stark cooldown brings temperatures as low as 3°C later in the month.
London is experiencing a rise in temperatures, with forecasts predicting the hottest day of the year so far, potentially reaching 26°C in southeast England by Sunday. These conditions, described as a “mini heatwave,” are attributed to high pressure influencing the weather. The Met Office has advised that the warm conditions will persist through the weekend before transitioning to cooler, showery weather starting Monday. Additionally, hayfever sufferers are warned of high pollen levels during this period. This heat spike contrasts sharply with predictions for later in the month, where temperatures across the UK could unexpectedly drop to as low as 3°C on May 25, colder than some parts of Scandinavia such as Oslo. This imminent cool down is part of a broader, unsettled weather pattern that includes potential thunderstorms, particularly affecting the north of England and southern Scotland. Despite the brief warmth, average temperatures of around 17-18°C will resume by next Tuesday.
