Temperatures to reach 29C in warmest start to May on record
Summary
The United Kingdom could experience its warmest May start on record as temperatures may reach 29C (84F) this week. After a record-breaking warm day this Monday at St James's Park, London, the weather will gradually cool over the bank holiday weekend, staying mostly dry and sunny.Key Facts
- The highest temperature so far this year was recorded on Monday at St James's Park, London.
- There's a possibility of the warmest start to May on record in the UK with temperatures potentially reaching 29C (84F).
- The weather is expected to slowly cool over the bank holiday weekend, but most places will stay dry and sunny.
- Parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland will cool down first, with temperatures ranging from 13-16C.
- The previous May 1 record was 27.4C (81.3F) at Lossiemouth in 1990.
- Increased humidity on Thursday could bring heavy and potentially thundery showers across England and Wales.
- Despite the warm start, this weather spell is not expected to qualify as a heatwave.
- UV levels will be high across the UK, except for northern Scotland where they will be moderate which means there is an elevated risk of skin and eye problems.
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