Late April could bring an unusual spell of warm weather across the UK, with temperatures in several regions expected to rise significantly above seasonal averages. Forecast models indicate that by April 29, many parts of England and Wales may experience temperatures exceeding 20°C, with some areas reaching up to 23°C during the evening hours.
The warmest conditions are likely to be felt in southern and eastern parts of England. Regions such as London, the South East, East Anglia, and parts of the Midlands could see temperatures ranging between 21°C and 23°C. Counties including Kent, Essex, Suffolk, Norfolk, and Cambridgeshire are expected to be among the hottest locations during this period.
Across central England and the Midlands, temperatures may hover between 20°C and 22°C, covering a wide stretch of counties. In total, over 30 counties across England and parts of Wales could experience temperatures above 20°C, marking a significant warm spell for this time of year.
In western areas such as Devon, Cornwall, and Somerset, temperatures are forecast to range between 18°C and 20°C. South Wales may also see relatively warm conditions, with highs around 19°C.
Counties with the hottest late April temperatures
- Kent
- Essex
- Suffolk
- Norfolk
- Cambridgeshire
- Bedfordshire
- Hertfordshire
- Buckinghamshire
- Oxfordshire
- Berkshire
- Surrey
- Sussex
- Hampshire
- Dorset
- Wiltshire
- Gloucestershire
- Worcestershire
- Warwickshire
- Northamptonshire
- Leicestershire
- Nottinghamshire
- Lincolnshire
- Rutland
- Derbyshire
- Staffordshire
- West Midlands
- Shropshire
- Herefordshire
- Somerset
- Devon
- Cornwall
- Monmouthshire
Weather data also suggests that temperatures across parts of the UK could be between 8°C and 12°C above the average for late April. The most significant temperature increases are expected across southern and eastern England, where conditions may feel more typical of early summer than spring.
While the majority of southern England, Wales, and eastern regions are likely to remain dry and settled due to high pressure, some scattered showers could still develop across Scotland, northern England, and isolated central areas.
If these forecasts hold true, the UK could experience one of the warmest late-April periods in recent years, with conditions in some areas resembling those usually seen in June.
