London swelters through 'tropical night' – as more temperature records could be broken today The UK’s previous warmest May night was measured on Sunday when temperatures did not fall below 19.4C Evening Standard · May 26
Amber health alert extended in parts of England as 35C predicted Heat warning now in place until 5pm on Thursday, with Tuesday temperatures on track to break May records The Guardian - UK · May 26
Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government said seven people… France 24 · May 26
London heatwave: Wildfire threat to Buckingham Palace as climate change 'turns Royal Parks into tinderboxes' Exclusive: Royal Parks have exactly the ‘land cover types most susceptible to wildfire under drying conditions,’ say mapping experts Evening Standard · May 26
I stopped checking the weather forecast – and got a series of wonderful surprises Like so many Britons, I usually consult a weather app before venturing out of the house – and often cancel plans if I don’t like what I see. Here’s what happened when I went cold turkey for a week The Guardian - UK · May 26
Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain LONDON - Temperatures hit record highs for May in Britain, Ireland and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week. Bangkok Post · May 26
Parts of Britain to sizzle in 36C heat on Tuesday after hottest May day on record Tuesday could be even hotter for many, Met Office warns The Independent UK · May 25
More temperature records could tumble after scorching bank holiday The UK recorded its provisional all-time hottest meteorological spring temperature when Kew Gardens, south-west London, hit 34.8C. Evening Standard · May 25
Hottest May day ever as London hits 34.8C in 2C leap from previous records The provisional reading at Kew Gardens, south-west London, is also the highest May temperature. Evening Standard · May 25
May heat records could be broken by nearly 3C the day after hottest in 79 years Temperature records are usually broken by points of a degree, not several degrees. Evening Standard · May 25
High temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday. Evening Standard · May 24
Britain braces for hottest May bank holiday ever as 34C forecast in London The UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday as London recorded 32.3C The Independent UK · May 24
Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to be even warmer Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens. The Independent UK · May 24
London heatwave: Hottest May day for 79 years with Monday forecast to hit 34C in capital Parts of the UK were as hot as the Mediterranean with a high of 32.3C at Kew Gardens Evening Standard · May 24
The Independent UK · May 24 Sizzling temperatures could mean hottest bank holiday on record It comes as the Met Office has said heatwave conditions have now been met in eight parts of England.
The Guardian - UK · May 24 Hottest May day for nearly 80 years as parts of UK hit heatwave threshold Highest temperatures of 2026 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland as Kew Gardens in London reaches 32.3C
Evening Standard · May 22 Temperatures in UK could be hotter than the Seychelles on Saturday The UK will enjoy another very warm and sunny day on Saturday, with 30C likely to be recorded in the south of England, the Met Office said.
Euronews · May 22 ‘Exceptionally high’ temperatures to hit parts of Europe. Which city can cope the best? Experts warn that European cities are “calibrated to the old calendar", meaning they’re struggling to adapt to soaring spring temperatures.
Evening Standard · May 22 UK set for record hot May day with parts of country hotter than Barbados Temperatures are forecast to hit 33C over the bank holiday weekend.
The Independent UK · May 21 How hot will it get in London this bank holiday heatwave? Saturday was the hottest day of the year so far, with temperatures expected to rise further
Evening Standard · May 21 London heatwave: Capital could sizzle in 33C this weekend on UK's 'hottest ever May day' Met Office forecaster gives 40% chance of record-breaking 33C high in southern England on Sunday
Evening Standard · May 19 London temperatures to jump 10C by Friday for hottest day of year Temperatures are forecast to hit 28C for some southerly parts of the UK.
The Independent UK · May 18 Live weather maps: Where could thunderstorms hit UK after Met Office issue warning in record-breaking heatwave Thunderstorms are forecast across the country on Tuesday evening
The Independent UK · May 17 UK set to be hotter than Athens as temperatures climb to 26C ahead of bank holiday The Met Office predicts there will be highs of 23C in Manchester, 26C in London and 20C in Cardiff by the end of the week
The Independent UK · May 15 ‘Showery bursts’ expected to hit London protests amid weekend of mixed weather for UK The capital will be the venue for two major protest marches as well as the FA Cup final on Saturday