Brits enjoy hottest day of the year so far, with even higher temperatures coming

Brits enjoy hottest day of the year so far, with even higher temperatures comingBrits enjoy hottest day of the year so far, with even higher temperatures comingCommentsNewsPatrick Hill Senior News Reporter18:35, 07 Apr 2026Updated 18:40, 07 Apr 2026View 4 ImagesBeachgoers were enjoying the sunshine in Brighton, East Sussex(Image: Adam Gerrard / Daily Mirror)Brits have enjoyed summer-time temperatures in some parts of the UK today, with forecasters predicting temperatures hotter than Barcelona on the way.‌Highs in the low to mid-20s have been reported widely, with the warmest conditions in parts of north-west Wales, making today the warmest day of the year so far, well above the 20.9C temperature recorded in Pershore, Worcestershire, on March 31.‌Parts of South-East England could now see temperatures as high as 26C on Wednesday, with expected highs of 24C in London and 20C in Manchester. The temperatures are well above average for early April and come just days after Storm Dave caused widespread damage and disruption over the Easter weekend, with 70mph winds battering parts of northern England, Scotland and Wales.‌READ MORE: Brits start BBQ season early as ketchup knocked off as top condimentREAD MORE: Everything to know about red alert for hay fever as very high pollen levels hit UKView 4 ImagesYoungster Lexi was photographed building sand castles while enjoying the sunny weather in St Ives, Cornwall(Image: William Dax / SWNS)Met Office Chief Forecaster Paul Gundersen said: “We’re seeing a brief but notable spell of very warm weather for early April, with temperatures more typically associated with late spring or early summer. This could be the warmest spell at this point in April since 2020, a year many will remember because of the COVID‑19 lockdown.“However, this warmth will be short-lived, with a marked drop in temperatures and more unsettled conditions developing later this week. In some areas, daytime temperatures could fall by around 10C between Wednesday and...