'Listen .....i have to say ..... when i left my home town of glasgow, scotland .....i went to torquay,Devon.....bournemouth England and then sunny south florida .....i have spent the last 46 years of my existence ....... less than hour from a beach .....yes i get it ......i surfed .....i paddle boarded ......but eventually the heat fucks you up .....i have been to beaches in Thailand and australia .....and places in europe..... and i must have done over 200 beaches ......but now i prefer them in the morning i have worked across form one of the most famous beaches for years ...... fort Lauderdale beach and worked on a condominium in lake worth Florida on the beach everyday .......for a year but when it gets this busy it is never ever fun ......to many people like everything else spoil the beach ........bournemouth engand and torquay used to be amazing but beautiful places are shit now those were great beaches .....oh well .....brits get shitty weather most of the year so they have to grab some sunshine when they can ....i cannot blame them .......
Beach-goers bask in ‘historic’ 34.8C sun as Britain records hottest May day EVER – with heatwave to continue for days
TEMPERATURES have soared to 34.8C today – marking Britain’s hottest May day ever – as Brits flock to the beach amid a “historic” bank holiday heatwave.
The Met Office predicts today will be the hottest bank holiday on record as a heatwave the forecaster described as “unprecedented” for this time of year sweeps the country.
Temperatures could reach as high as 35C in Greater London and south-east England but could go even higher in some areas.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “This heat would be exceptional in the UK even in mid-summer, let alone in May”.
The all-time May record has already been topped with temps reaching a toasty 34.8C in Kew Gardens in south-west London and is expected to continue to rise throughout the day.
Met Office meteorologist, Tom Morgan, said: “We rarely see temperatures above 35C, even in the summer months, so to see temperatures getting close to 35C in May is, as I say, pretty historic.”
Early morning swimmers were snapped basking in the sun at Hyde Park’s Serpentine in London as the mercury began to climb.
Meanwhile, thousands have descended on Britain’s beaches for a third day with thronging crowds spotted across the country.
Sunbathers and families have been seen enjoying the sweltering weather on Bournemouth’s beaches in Dorset and Gyllyngvase Beach in Falmouth, Cornwall.
Elsewhere, Brits are soaking in the rays at Jubilee beach in Southend, Langland Bay near Swansea and Sandgate beach in Kent.
Others have swarmed local swimming pools and nearby rivers with many seen out on the water on the River Cam in Cambridge.
Thousands of tourists have also flocked to the famous beauty spot of Durdle Door after the beach reopened for the first time in three months following “essential repairs”.
A Lulworth Estate spokesperson said: “We are delighted to reopen the steps so that people can once again enjoy easier access to Durdle Door beach and experience the scale and beauty of this extraordinary part of the Jurassic Coast.”
Highs expected in parts of the UK on Monday and Tuesday could top temperatures in Lagos in Nigeria, Cairo in Egypt, and Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, according to the BBC.
Temperatures will widely reach the high 20Cs and low 30Cs, followed by a warm night with the highest expected in parts of the Midlands, East Anglia, London and Bristol.
Clouds are forecast in north-west Scotland but they will be cleared by outbreaks of rain, and some will drift across Northern Ireland and southern Scotland.
Tuesday might be cooler along England’s north-east coast but it will be hot again for most.
Northern Ireland and Scotland will have sunny spells too with temperatures potentially reaching 26C to 27C.
The day’s heat could even spark some thunderstorms in parts of England on Tuesday evening.
Temperatures will start to gradually decline from the middle of the week but it will still be largely dry with sunny spells.
Highs on Wednesday and Thursday in England and Wales are predicted to be about 30C to 31C, dipping to about 29C to 30C on Friday.
There is a risk of a few showers at the end of each day from Wednesday onwards but most areas will be dry.
The Met Office has described the scorching temperatures as “unprecedented” and “exceptionally hot, even for midsummer months, let alone in May”.
The Met Office five-day forecast
Today:
Temperatures will quickly rise across England and Wales today, turning very hot for many with strong sunshine and light winds. Cloudier and fresher across northern Scotland and parts of Northern Ireland with patchy light rain at times.
Tonight:
Staying dry and warm into the evening. Clear skies holding on across England and Wales with a warm night to come. Fresher in Northern Ireland and Scotland with patchy cloud.
Tuesday:
Another sunny and mostly dry day across England and Wales as the heatwave continues. A small chance of a few heavy, thundery showers in the afternoon. Fresher in northern Scotland.
Wednesday to Friday:
Turning fresher in the east with an onshore breeze, but staying very warm elsewhere. Largely dry, although a few showers are possible at times.
The heatwave has already smashed the current temperature record for May which is 32.8C – with temps rising above the previous record by almost a full degree.
It comes after the UK saw its hottest May day for at least 79 years on Sunday as Brits basked in another glorious day of sunshine with heatwave conditions met in eight parts of the country.
This threshold was met in Heathrow in Greater London, Benson in Oxfordshire, Brooms Barn and Santon Downham in Suffolk, High Beech and Writtle in Essex and Kew Gardens in London.
Hundreds were pictured enjoying the weather at Brighton Beach in East Sussex as well as Bournemouth, Lyme Regis and Devon.
Meanwhile, fans packed into Sunderland‘s Herrington park this weekend, soaking in the sun as they watch their favourite acts in a star-studded lineup.
A new record high of 34.8C was recorded at Kew Gardens in south-west London while Wales and Northern Ireland also reached record temperatures.
Meanwhile, Scotland saw highs of 23.5C in Edinburgh, just below the current record of 23.6C recorded in Aboyne on May 1.
The UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) issued its first amber health alert of 2026 on Friday, warning that there is a risk of a significant impact across health and social care services.
The alert will remain in place until Wednesday.
The interior of vehicles can reach 60C on a day when the outside temperature is 27C, the AA said, as it warned motorists to “not to drop their guard” when setting out for half-term excursions.
The breakdown service suggested motorists should rest about every two hours, avoiding travelling over the hottest times of day and ensure water and snacks are packed.
Heat increases the risk of blowing damaged or incorrectly inflated tyres and coolant systems can come under strain, the AA added as it recommended drivers check both.
For Brits looking to take the train, they may experience some delays as South Western Railway warns commuters of disruption on its services until the end of the day.
The heat is considered to be dangerous for some vulnerable groups including older adults as their bodies struggle to regulate temperature.
Age UK recommended staying inside during the hottest hours of the day, between 11am and 3pm, and having regular cold baths or showers.
