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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 16 June 2026 by the MarketUK weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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London Heathrow reaches 24.3°C today, the highest UK maximum. This is 6°C above the May average, driven by a southerly flow and high pressure over the southeast.
Why is London the warmest today?
A ridge of high pressure centred over the English Channel directs warm air from France into southeast England. Light winds and clear skies allow strong May sunshine to heat the ground, pushing temperatures into the low 20s while most of Scotland and Northern Ireland stay below 15°C. The live ranking above shows the top five locations, all in the London area or East Anglia.
How does the rest of the UK compare?
The coldest place in UK right now is Dalwhinnie in the Highlands at 6.1°C, a 18°C difference from Heathrow. Tomorrow a weak front may shift the hottest place in UK tomorrow to the West Midlands, with Birmingham and Bristol forecast near 22°C. For the hottest place in UK this weekend, the south coast could edge ahead as the high drifts east. Today’s warmth is notable but far from the hottest May day UK record of 32.8°C (May 1944).
Is this the warmest place in the UK today?
Yes – according to Met Office observations, London Heathrow recorded the highest maximum temperature across the UK as of 3pm today. The warmest place in uk today map shows a clear southeast bias.
What is the coldest place in UK right now?
The coldest spot is Dalwhinnie in the Scottish Highlands at 6.1°C. For warmest place in uk today winter comparisons, winter maxima rarely exceed 15°C even in the south.
Will London stay the hottest place in UK tomorrow?
Unlikely – a cold front will bring cloud and rain to the southeast overnight. The hottest place in uk tomorrow is expected to be Birmingham or Bristol, with highs near 22°C.
For a broader view, check our UK weather hub and the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK. If you’re planning a trip, see Bristol Weather for the weekend outlook.