Warmest Place In Uk Today
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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Leeds Wire weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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The warmest place in the UK today is London, with a high of 22°C. This is well above the May average for the capital, thanks to a ridge of high pressure sitting over southern England.
Where is the hottest place in the UK right now?
As of early afternoon, the mercury is highest in central London and the Home Counties. The South East is seeing the most sunshine, with temperatures reaching 22°C in St James’s Park and 21°C in Heathrow. The UK weather hub shows a sharp north-south split today, with Scotland and Northern Ireland struggling to reach 12°C.
What about the rest of the UK?
The coldest place in the UK right now is Braemar in Aberdeenshire, where it is just 6°C under thick cloud. For those planning ahead, the hottest place in the UK tomorrow is likely to be Norwich, with a forecast 23°C. Looking further ahead, the hottest place in the UK this weekend could be Cambridge, where models suggest 24°C on Saturday. This is not a record-breaker — the hottest May day UK remains 32.8°C in London on 19 May 2023.
How does this compare to the world?
The hottest place today in the world is Death Valley, California, where it is 44°C. That is more than double the UK’s warmest spot. For a visual guide, a warmest place in UK today map shows the temperature gradient clearly: warmest in the south-east corner, coolest in the north-west. Even in warmest place in UK today winter conditions, the south coast usually wins — but today is firmly spring.
Is 22°C unusually warm for May in the UK?
It is about 4°C above the May average for London, but not exceptional. The UK has seen several warmer May days in recent years, including 25°C in 2024.
Where should I go for the best chance of warmth this weekend?
Head to East Anglia or the South East. Cambridge and Norwich are the best bets. Avoid the north-west and Scotland, where cloud and rain will keep temperatures below 14°C.
Will this warm spell last?
No. A cold front arrives on Sunday, dropping temperatures back to the mid-teens across most of the UK. The 10 day weather forecast UK shows a return to unsettled conditions next week.
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