UK records hottest day of 2025 while firefighters continue to battle wildfires
It has been a scorcher out there today (Picture: Yui Mok/PA Wire)
The weather has been gorgeous today – so nice in fact that it has been the hottest day of the year so far.
A whopping 23°C has been recorded in Gosport, Hampshire, the warmest day since September 21, 2024.
The previous hottest day of 2025 was on March 20 when a temperature of 21.3°C was recorded in Northolt, west London.
How long will the hot weather last?
This hot weather is expected to continue for most of the outlook period ahead.