UK sees hottest day of the year as heat in Northern Ireland hits all-time high

Hottest day ever recorded in Northern Ireland as the mercury hits 31C

Previously, the highest temperature of 30.8 °C was recorded on July 12, 1983 and June 30, 1976

Northern Ireland records hottest temperature on record at 31.2C

NORTHERN Ireland recorded its hottest temperature on record on Saturday afternoon as the mercury hit 31.2C in Ballywatticock, Co Down at 3.40pm. The hottest day of the year so far has been recorded in the Republic of Ireland as well all parts of the UK - and forecasters believe it could be even warmer on Sunday.

Northern Ireland hits hottest temperature ever recorded

Northern Ireland records its highest ever temperature as UK bakes

All four nations experience hottest day of year as Ballywatticock in County Down hits 31.2C

Hottest UK day of year as Northern Ireland records highest-ever temperature

Ballywatticock, in County Down, Northern Ireland, has reached 31.2C, the highest temperature ever recorded in the country

Northern Ireland records hottest day ever topping 1983 figure

The previous highest temperature was recorded twice in the 1980s and 1970s