New hottest day of the year confirmed by Met Office with temps to surpass Ibiza – as map reveals sunniest spots in UK
BRITS are set to bask in weather warmer than Ibiza this week as temperatures look set to reach the hottest this year.
The weather is expected to see a sustained period of warmth as spring is finally ushered in after a miserable stint hail, thunder and snow.
Today, highs of 18C are likely in southeastern England where skies will remain clear through the day while highs of 17C are expected across the north.
But sun seekers will be happy to hear that the temperature is set to spike as we work through the week.
“Wednesday will be another day of widespread sunshine, with temperatures possibly reaching 20°C, especially in northeast Scotland where the Foehn effect will amplify temperatures during the day,” the Met Office said.
The forecaster went on to predict that we could see the hottest day of 2025 the following day.
They continued: “Thursday is likely to bring the highest temperatures of the week, with 21-22°C possible for southern parts of England.
“Temperatures will be widely in the high teens across the UK. However, low cloud moving in from the North Sea will keep temperatures lower along the east coast through Thursday and Friday.”
Priot to the forecast, the highest temperature recorded so far this year was 21.3C.
Although temperatures are likely to gradually drop on Saturday, they will still hover around the mid-teens and are likely to be higher than the average maximum temperature of 12C for the UK in April, forecasters said.
Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, added: “The UK will have a sunny start to April this week. Temperatures will slowly build, with highs of 21-22°C possible by Thursday.
“Other than a small chance of some light rain grazing the far southwest of England it will be a dry week too.
“At this time of the year, we do start to see higher UV levels, so if you are outside enjoying the sunshine do think about protecting yourself from the sun as even in April it is strong enough to burn your skin.”
It comes after temperatures in parts of the UK reached 17C at the weekend.
Sun-kissed Brits laced up their running shoes and hit the beach promenades as the spring sunshine rained down across the country.
Five-day weather forecast
Today: Rather cloudy in the northwest with a little light rain, mainly in the far north of Scotland. Otherwise, a chilly start followed by a dry and bright day with long, warm sunny spells and generally light winds.
Tonight: Remaining dry and fine this evening, though becoming increasingly breezy along the south and west coasts overnight. Feeling chilly too, with a local frost likely in sheltered rural spots.
Tuesday: After a chilly start with a little patchy frost and fog, it’ll be a fine day. Dry with long sunny spells, although rather breezy in the south and west.
Wednesday – Friday: High pressure continues to bring widely dry and fine conditions this week. Plenty of warm sunshine by day, but chillier by night. Although generally breezier than of late.
Katy Alston, who runs Pinks Parlour near the beach in Bognor Regis, West Sussex, said she experienced a boom in business at the weekend.
“It’s been absolutely wonderful,” she said.
“Everything has been so tough and this weekend it’s like we have seen light again.”
She said the mild weather was “perfect timing” with Mother’s Day on Sunday.
“We are really excited and feeling really positive [about the forecast].”