Warm and pleasant weather is expected to continue across various parts of the UK into the beginning of next month, as per recent weather forecasts. Data from WXCharts reveals that orange and yellow shading on weather maps indicates a warm climate on May 1, with highs reaching up to 23C in many regions by 6pm.

London and parts of the East of England, including areas near Norwich and the North Norfolk Coast, are predicted to experience the hottest temperatures, reaching a peak of 23C. Locations in Kent, such as Southend-on-Sea, as well as cities like Cambridge, Colchester, Ipswich, and Margate, are expected to see temperatures ranging from 21C to 22C. The warm weather is set to begin earlier in the day, with London and Kent likely to reach 22C and Norfolk and Suffolk expecting 21C.

The Met Office’s extended forecast for April 30 to May 9 suggests that high pressure near the UK will bring dry weather with sunny spells and light winds, though there may be some mist and fog overnight. Moving into the first week of May, conditions are expected to become more changeable with a possibility of showers, longer spells of rain, and occasional strong winds. Temperatures are likely to be around normal or slightly above normal.

The UK has been enjoying mild weather in recent days, with the Met Office forecasting pleasant and sunny conditions ahead. Highs in the low to mid-20s are anticipated across England and Wales, with some areas, like parts of northwest Wales, potentially reaching 24C or even 25C. Looking further ahead, between May 9 and May 23, low pressure systems are expected to dominate, leading to showers, heavy rain in some areas, and occasional strong winds. Temperatures are likely to be close to or slightly below normal initially, with the possibility of rising above normal later in the month.

Notably, the UK has experienced exceptionally mild conditions this spring, with a peak temperature of 26.6C recorded at Kew Gardens in south-west London on April 8. The Met Office confirmed this as the hottest day of the year so far, while the highest April temperature on record remains 29.4C, set in London in 1949.

Steven Keate, the Met Office’s deputy chief forecaster, mentioned that high pressure would continue to dominate the weather, resulting in mostly dry conditions with sunshine across many areas. While some regions may experience cloudier periods and patchy rain, temperatures are expected to rise steadily, potentially peaking in the low 20s over the weekend, with coastal areas slightly cooler due to onshore breezes.