The UK experienced the warmest day of the year so far with temperatures reaching 19.1C in Bridgefoot, England. This weekend promises to bring “fine and sunny” skies across the UK, with some areas even expected to be warmer than popular European holiday destinations. Central England could see temperatures climb up to 20C on Sunday, continuing the warm conditions.
Even Scotland and Northern Ireland had their warmest days of the year on Saturday, with Scotland reaching 18.3C in Threave and Northern Ireland hitting 17C in Castlederg. Wales shared its joint warmest day of the year, matching Thursday’s 18.2C, with Porthmadog recording the same temperature on Saturday. The Met Office warns that temperatures will taper off next week as clouds and rain make their way in from the north.
In comparison to holiday favorites like Marbella in Spain or Italy’s Amalfi Coast, the UK could actually be warmer this weekend. Marbella is forecasted to reach 15C, Ibiza 17C, and Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast may hit 18C. Thursday was previously the hottest day of the year in England, Wales, and Scotland, with Santon Downham in Suffolk recording 19C and Aberystwyth, Ceredigion logging 18.2C. Prepare for cooler temperatures in the coming week, as the UK braces for a change in weather with clouds and rain expected to move in from the north
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