UK to sizzle as mini-heatwave hits these 13 areas
27 May 2025, 15:52
Highs of 26C and 27C are set to hit the UK this weekend as temperatures soar.
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Brits are forecast to see scorching weather in the coming days as a number of counties will experience tropical conditions this weekend.
Net Weather predict the highs of 26C on Friday May 30th, with temperatures topping 27C on Saturday May 31st in some areas.
Southern England is set to see the best of the warm temperatures, with areas such as Norfolk, Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Essex, Sussex, and Hampshire experiencing most of the sunshine.
As we head further north temperatures will start to dip, however weather maps remain orange as the hot weather continues throughout the weekend.
The Midlands and Northern England will see some regions hit 22C on Friday, with Durham and Newcastle to see lower temperatures.
The Met Office forecast for Thursday May 29th – Saturday May 31st states: "Further spells of rain are expected over the next few days, mainly in the north. Sunny spells and scattered showers in the south, and turning increasingly warm."
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This comes amid news of a 'heat spike' coming on June 2nd with WXCharts and NetWeather suggesting temperatures of 24C will be seen in southeastern regions.
London, Essex, and Kent are due to see the best of the warm climate, with the mini-heatwave expected to travel from Lincolnshire down to East Sussex by 6pm on June 2nd.
However this isn't the only day of sunshine as June 3rd is also expected to witness temperatures of 24C in southern England.
Unfortunately this summery weather isn't expected to reach Northern Ireland and Scotland, with counties such as Northumberland and Cumbria set to see temperatures between 12C and 16C, with highs of 18C on June 3rd.
Wales and coastal areas in Devon and Cornwall will see an average of 15C whilst the rest of the southwest of England will remain below 20C.
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