UK weather: temperature tops 26C on one of hottest April days of past 80 years


High of 26.5C recorded in Kew Gardens in south-west London, but rain and cooler conditions are on the way

Many across the UK witnessed soaring temperatures as the country recorded its warmest day of the year so far – and one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years.

Temperatures reached a high of 26.5C (79.7F) in Kew Gardens, south-west London, on Wednesday, the Met Office said. It was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946, according to the forecaster.

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Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/08/uk-weather-one-of-hottest-april-days-past-80-years

Author : Adela Suliman

Publish date : 2026-04-08 17:33:00

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