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.