London hotter than Barcelona as UK warms to 24C this week
London hotter than Barcelona as UK warms to 24C this week
London looks to 24C sunshine this week, hotter than Barcelona, as the Met Office forecasts a warm spell following Storm Dave.
London is set for a sun-filled spell as the Met Office forecasts temperatures around 24C this week, with the capital potentially hotter than Barcelona.
The 24C forecast would surpass the year's hottest day so far, which stood at 20.9C in Gogerddan near Aberystwyth on March 18, marking a notable early-spring heat boost for southern England.
This warm spell comes in the wake of Storm Dave, which has moved on and given way to clearer skies and lighter winds across much of the country.
The sunny outlook is expected to stretch across much of southern and central Britain, inviting outdoor plans while prompting reminders to stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and check on vulnerable neighbours during the warm spell.
Meteorologists say the pattern could ease later in the week, but for now London and other major cities are bracing for a stretch of warm, bright days.
