UK hits highest early April temperature in 80 years

Wednesday was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946

Temperatures reached a high of 26.5C in Kew Gardens, south west London, the forecaster said. The record temperature is the highest recorded in the United Kingdom during the first half of April in the last 80 years. It comfortably surpassed this year’s previous warmest day, recorded on Tuesday, when temperatures hit 24.8C in Mona, on the island of Anglesey in Wales. London was also hotter than popular holiday destinations, including Ibiza, Rome and Marrakech. A Met Office spokesperson said: “We are currently seeing a spell of very warm weather for early April, with high pressure drawing warm air north across the UK. “For many areas, particularly central, southern and eastern England, temperatures are well above average for the time of year and so far today we have seen 26.5C recorded in Kew Gardens in London, the warmest day of the year so far and one of the warmest April days on record.”

Published: 08/04/2026 by Radio NewsHub