The Guardian | UK weather: temperature tops 26C on one of hottest April days of past 80 years by Adela Suliman High of 26.5C recorded in Kew Gardens in south-west London, but rain and cooler conditions are on the way Many across the UK witnessed soaring temperatures as the country recorded its warmest day of the year so far – and one of the hottest April days in the last 80 years. Temperatures reached a high of 26.5C (79.7F) in Kew Gardens, south-west London, on Wednesday, the Met Office said. It was the hottest day recorded in the first half of April since 1946, according to the forecaster. Continue reading... Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/apr/08/uk-weather-one-of-hottest-april-days-past-80-years #ukweather #kewgardens #london #metoffice #april