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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the Public Report weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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The warmest place in the UK today is likely to be in the London area, with highs of 22–24°C, while much of Scotland and Northern Ireland remain 8–10°C cooler. This puts the south-east of England 5–7°C above the seasonal average for early May.
Where is the hottest place in the UK right now?
According to the live ranking above, the highest temperatures this afternoon are concentrated across Greater London, Essex and Kent, with Heathrow and St James’s Park both reporting 23°C. Coastal areas in the South West, such as Plymouth and Bournemouth, are 2–3°C cooler due to sea breezes. The coldest place in the UK right now is likely the Cairngorms in Scotland, where temperatures are hovering around 6–8°C with persistent cloud.
What will the hottest place in the UK be tomorrow?
Friday’s forecast suggests the hottest place in the UK tomorrow will shift slightly west, with the Midlands and East Anglia reaching 21–23°C. The hottest place in the UK this weekend may be in the same region, as high pressure builds from the south, though cloud cover could limit sunshine in the north. For the latest hourly updates, see our UK weather hub or the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK.
What is the warmest place in the UK today in winter?
In winter, the warmest place in the UK today winter is usually the south-west coast of England, such as Cornwall or Devon, where sea temperatures keep daytime highs around 8–10°C, compared to near-freezing inland areas.
Is there a warmest place in the UK today map?
The Met Office provides a live temperature map for the UK. The warmest place in the UK today map shows a clear gradient from the mild south-east to the cooler north-west, updated every 15 minutes.
What was the hottest May day in UK history?
The hottest May day UK on record was 32.8°C at Heathrow on 19 May 2023. Today’s temperatures are well short of that but still notably warm for early May.