Warmest spring on record declared for England and Wales
Summary
England and Wales had their warmest spring since records began in 1884, with March to May 2026 being hotter than any other spring. The UK also saw more sunshine than usual, though some areas in southern and eastern England had much less rain, raising concerns about drought.Key Facts
- Spring 2026 was the warmest on record for England and Wales.
- March, April, and May 2026 ranked within the UK's top 10 warmest springs since 1884.
- Some parts of the UK had six days in a row with temperatures over 30°C (86°F).
- The UK had its fourth sunniest spring overall since records began in 1910.
- Southern and eastern England experienced much less rain, with some places getting only about a quarter of their normal spring rainfall.
- No areas in England are officially in drought yet, but risk grows if dry, hot weather continues.
- The UK’s climate has warmed by about 1.2°C (2.2°F) compared to before the Industrial Revolution.
- Days with temperatures over 28°C have more than doubled, and days over 30°C have more than tripled in recent years.
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