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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 20 June 2026 by the Headlines UK weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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Check the live ranking above to find the warmest place in the UK today — it pulls current observations from across the country. Southern England and sheltered inland cities usually top the list, but sea breezes or cloud cover can reshuffle the order hour by hour.
Where is the warmest place in the UK right now?
The live ranking above gives you the exact spot at this moment. London, Bristol and Southampton often lead, but local conditions matter. Coastal towns can stay cooler because of onshore breezes, while big cities trap heat. For the coldest place in uk right now, scroll to the bottom of the same ranking — northern Scotland or high ground usually sits there.
How does today compare to the season?
Spring and summer afternoons in the warmest spot typically reach 15–22°C. In winter, the warmest place in uk today winter might only hit 10–13°C. The hottest place in uk tomorrow depends on whether a weather front moves through — check the 10 Day Weather Forecast UK for planning. For the hottest place in uk this weekend, look ahead on the UK weather hub.
What was the hottest May day UK record?
The record is 32.8°C set in 1944. Today’s high in the warmest spot will be far below that, but the live ranking shows how current readings compare with the May average.
Where is the hottest place today in the world?
While the warmest place in the UK today may be 15–22°C, the hottest place today in the world often exceeds 45°C in the Sahara, the Middle East or India — a completely different climate zone.
Why does the warmest spot change during the day?
Sea breezes cool coasts as the land heats up, cloud cover blocks the sun, and inland urban areas hold heat longer. The live ranking refreshes with each new observation, so the top spot can shift by afternoon.