UK records its hottest ever day in May as temperature hits 34.8C
The UK has recorded its highest ever May temperature, reaching 33.5C at Heathrow Airport. This record-breaking heat is attributed to climate change and is expected to persist throughout the week. Experts warn that such extreme temperatures pose health risks, particularly to vulnerable populations.
- ▪The previous May temperature record was set in Camden Square in 1922.
- ▪Overnight temperatures also broke the UK's highest minimum temperature for May, with a low of 19.4C recorded at Kenley airfield.
- ▪The Met Office forecasts further high temperatures, with peaks of 35C expected on Tuesday.
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- ▪ UK temperatures break May records for second day in a row — BBC News — UK
- ▪ UK records highest ever May temperature for second day in a row — The Guardian — UK
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People and a pet cool off in Teddington Lock in south-west London over the weekend. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/ReutersView image in fullscreenPeople and a pet cool off in Teddington Lock in south-west London over the weekend. Photograph: Isabel Infantes/ReutersUK weatherUK records its highest ever May temperatureScientists say record-breaking heat is a reminder of how climate crisis is affecting livesAjit NiranjanMon 25 May 2026 08.16 EDTLast modified on Mon 25 May 2026 08.19 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe fierce heat sweeping Europe over the bank holiday weekend has beaten the UK’s all-time temperature record for May, with highs of up to 35C still to come on Monday afternoon.A temperature of 33.5C was recorded at London’s Heathrow on Monday lunchtime, according to provisional…
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