Warmest Place In Uk Today

Q: Is this the warmest May day on record for the UK?

No – the hottest may day uk record stands at 32.8°C in London on 29 May 1944. Today’s 24°C is well short of that. However, it’s still a pleasant spring day for most, especially compared with the warmest place in the uk today winter which rarely exceeds 15°C.

Q: What about the warmest place in the UK this weekend?

The hottest place in uk this weekend is expected to be around Birmingham and the West Midlands, with highs of 23°C on Saturday. Our Birmingham weather page has the full forecast for the region.

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By Alexander Whitmore, Editor-in-ChiefReviewed by Rebecca HainesForecast data: Open-Meteo & national met services

Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the DailyCity weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.

Ranking the warmest and coldest places in the UK right now…

Live data from Open-Meteo · updates automatically ·

For today, the warmest place in the UK is currently around London and the Home Counties, with highs of 24°C according to the live ranking above – a typical late-spring day for the southeast corner of the country.

Which part of the UK is hottest today?

Temperatures are peaking across the South East and East Anglia this afternoon, with London, Kent and Cambridgeshire all topping the live list. In contrast, the coldest place in UK right now is Braemar in the Scottish Highlands, where the mercury has struggled to reach 6°C. Coastal areas in the North West are also feeling the chill, with a brisk sea breeze keeping things cooler inland.

How does today compare with the hottest place in the world?

The hottest place today in the world is Death Valley, California, where temperatures are expected to hit 48°C. The UK’s 24°C is modest by global standards, but for the British staycationer it’s a fine day for the beach. Looking ahead, the hottest place in UK tomorrow is likely to shift slightly north, with parts of the Midlands forecast to reach 25°C.

Highest temp today24°C (London)

Coldest place right now6°C (Braemar)

Hottest place in world today48°C (Death Valley)

Hottest place UK tomorrow25°C (Midlands)

Where can I find a warmest place in UK today map?

Our live ranking above gives the same real-time data as any temperature map. For a dedicated visual of the warmest place in the uk today map, the Met Office website has a colour-coded satellite view of UK temperatures updated every hour.

Is this the warmest May day on record for the UK?

No – the hottest may day uk record stands at 32.8°C in London on 29 May 1944. Today’s 24°C is well short of that. However, it’s still a pleasant spring day for most, especially compared with the warmest place in the uk today winter which rarely exceeds 15°C.

What about the warmest place in the UK this weekend?

The hottest place in uk this weekend is expected to be around Birmingham and the West Midlands, with highs of 23°C on Saturday. Our Birmingham weather page has the full forecast for the region.