The Met Office believes the UK is set for a warm spell as temperatures are likely to rise to 21C, with Greater London, Berkshire and the West Midlands expected to be among the warmest places
Brits are set to enjoy a burst of spring warmth, with temperatures expected to climb to a balmy 21C within days, according to the latest weather maps.
Forecast data from WXCharts, based on MetDesk modelling, indicates that a warm spell will move across parts of England and Wales by Saturday April 25, with the highest temperatures focused on the South and the Midlands.
London is forecast to be among the warmest locations, reaching highs of 21°C, while nearby counties such as Berkshire and Surrey are also set to experience unusually warm conditions for April. Surrounding areas, including Kent, Crawley and Reading, are expected to see temperatures peak at around 20°C.
READ MORE: Drivers urged to press 1 car button for hay fever as Met Office warns of ‘very high’ pollenREAD MORE: UK weather maps show exact time mercury will peak amid ‘mini-heatwave’
Further west, Worcestershire and the wider West Midlands are also likely to enjoy warm conditions, with highs of 21°C and nearby areas hovering around 19C. More broadly, regions from Leeds southwards — including the Midlands, Wales, the South East and South West — are expected to see temperatures ranging between 17°C and 21°C, with many areas settling around 18°C to 19°C.
Conditions will be cooler further north, with Scotland expected to see temperatures between 7°C and 9°C in many areas. Parts of the Scottish Highlands — particularly around Dumfries and Galloway — could experience warmer spells of up to 17°C, while the Lake District may reach highs of around 16°C.
The outlook comes as the Met Office suggests largely dry and sunny conditions as April draws to a close.
In its long-range forecast covering April 25 to May 4, the forecaster said high pressure is expected to dominate, bringing mostly dry weather with clear or sunny spells for many areas.
However, some showery rain could affect northern and western regions this weekend, while a brief push of colder air from the north may bring a short-lived spell of showers — possibly wintry — to the northeast. Winds are expected to remain mostly light, though they could become stronger in the northeast for a time.
Overall, temperatures are likely to be near or slightly above average for many, although there remains a risk of cooler conditions in the north, particularly in the northeast, during the weekend.
Five warmest counties
- Greater London
- Berkshire
- Surrey
- Worcestershire
- West Midlands
