UK weather maps show 21C spring scorcher hitting this weekend — hotter than Ibiza

UK weather maps show 21C spring scorcher hitting this weekend — hotter than IbizaLarge parts of England are set for a mini spring scorcher this weekend, with weather maps showing temperatures could hit 21C in some areas — even hotter than Ibiza, according to forecastersCommentsNewsCatherine MacKinlay, Bradley Jolly Overnight News Editor and Catherine Mackinlay05:00, 22 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesWeather maps show pleasant conditions are expected from Sunday(Image: WX Charts)Large swathes of England are braced for a mini spring heatwave this weekend, with weather maps indicating temperatures could soar to 21C in certain areas — hotter than Ibiza.‌Weather maps from WXCharts, generated on April 21 using Met Desk data, suggest the warmer spell will roll in on Saturday April 25, with southern and central regions of the country recording highs of between 18C and 21C by 6pm.‌London, the South East of England, East Anglia and parts of the Midlands are anticipated to be amongst the warmest spots, according to the maps. Forecast charts show temperatures of 20C across London, Essex, Kent and Hertfordshire, while parts of Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and the East Midlands could equally reach 20C or 21C.‌Further towards the southwest, areas including Bristol, Somerset and parts of Devon are predicted to experience temperatures of around 18C to 19C, the charts indicate. Much of Wales is forecast to sit between 16C and 18C, while northern England could see highs of 15C to 18C.READ MORE: What is thunderstorm asthma and why it strikes 'suddenly and severely'READ MORE: UK weather maps show exact time mercury will peak amid 'mini-heatwave'View 3 ImagesParts of the UK could hit 21C on Saturday, making it hotter than Ibiza(Image: Getty)Scotland is expected to be cooler overall, though some western areas could still bask in temperatures of 15C or 16C, the maps reveal. Northern and eastern Scotland are likely to remain considerably chillier, with highs of just 6C to 10C in s...