London at 30C isn’t dissimilar to a white-hot furnace. This week has been especially sweltering, with Tuesday breaking the record for the hottest May day ever in London, reaching 35.1C in Kew Gardens.
Sure, a few days of blazing sun can be glorious, but a couple of nights of dodgy sleep later, laying under a damp sheet with a fan blasting in our faces, we’re ready for this hot spell to ebb at least a little.
So when can we expect the heatwave to wane? Well, you’ll be happy to hear there’s an end in sight. At time of writing, the Met Office is predicting temperatures to reach highs of 29C on Saturday before dropping to 22C on Sunday. Finally, some breezy relief!
There’s even a 30 percent chance of rain at 11am on Sunday morning, which could really cool things down. On Monday things get even wetter. The Met Office predicts highs of 21C with a high chance of rain from midday into the evening. It’ll still be worth slapping on some sun cream, though, because the UV is expected to be moderate despite the cloud cover.
London heatwave forecast
Friday May 29
The Met Office predicts that temps will reach highs of 27C on Friday, but maximum wind gusts of up to 16mph are likely to make it feel a couple of degrees cooler.
Saturday May 30
Saturday will see temperatures rise again, reaching 29C by 3pm. However, it’ll be windier than the previous day, with gusts up to 20mph, which will hopefully make the heat more manageable.
Sunday May 31
By the last day of the weekend we’ll officially be over the heatwave. Temperatures will reach a much more moderate 22°C on Sunday, feeling more like 18°C thanks to 26mph winds.
Looking for somewhere to bask in the glorious sunshine before the hot spell is over? Check out Time Out’s list of the 15 best rooftop bars in London.
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