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UK weather: Temperatures set to reach 26C - but cooler conditions on the way

Met Office forecasters said the warm spell is short-lived, with temperatures expected to drop by about 10C later this week.

  • On Wednesday, April 8, the UK experienced its warmest April day in six years, with temperatures reaching up to 26C, marking a sharp contrast to Storm Dave's severe gales last week.
  • Following a record-breaking April 7 when Mona, Anglesey, reached 24.8C, meteorologists attributed the spike to a warm southerly airflow that significantly exceeded the seasonal average of around 15C.
  • Families utilized the school holidays to visit beaches; Brighton and Hove City Council leader Bella Sankey noted residents and visitors were eager to "take advantage of the sunshine" at seafront venues.
  • Today, Thursday, April 9, temperatures are dropping as a band of rain moves southeast across the UK; forecasters warned of a "big change" with daytime temperatures falling to between 10C and 13C.
  • British Weather Services forecaster Jim Dale predicted temperatures could reach 30C+ in late spring, noting potential influences from a "Super El Niño," a rare atmospheric event warming the sea and air.
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The Independent broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 8, 2026.
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