Bank Holiday Monday is expected to bring the hottest temperatures of the year so far, with forecasts from the Met Office indicating highs of 31C in certain regions of the country. The national weather service anticipates a “warm and dry for most” day following a “very warm” bank holiday weekend characterized by abundant sunshine and light winds. London could experience scorching temperatures reaching 31C, while much of southern England is likely to see temperatures in the high 20s.

Weather maps provided by WXCharts, utilizing MetDesk data, suggest that at least 56 counties could enjoy temperatures of 26C or above by 6 pm on Monday evening. The warmer weather is expected to be experienced across much of England and Wales, with some coastal areas forecasted to be slightly cooler. Parts of south-west England, the south-east coast, Cumbria, and Yorkshire may experience slightly lower temperatures.

In Scotland, only a few regions such as the Scottish Borders, Lothian, and Aberdeenshire are projected to reach similar high temperatures, while Northern Ireland could see highs of 25C. The current temperature record for this year, set on April 8 at Kew Gardens with 26.6C, may soon be surpassed.

Looking ahead to Friday through Sunday, the Met Office anticipates a very warm weekend with plenty of sunshine and light winds, though there is a possibility of heavy thundery showers on Saturday and rain in the northwest. The long-range forecast from Monday, May 25, to Wednesday, June 3, suggests warm and dry conditions for most areas on Bank Holiday Monday, with high pressure likely to persist over much of the UK, leading to continued fine weather. Some patchy rain may affect the far north, with a few showers possible in the far south, while temperatures are expected to be above normal, creating very warm conditions at times with light winds.