England enters fourth heatwave as temperatures reach 33.4C
Temperatures reach 33.4C in London, as officials warn of a lack of water in England.
www.bbc.co.ukShort answer: Yes—late May 2026 saw record-breaking heat in the UK, with temperatures reaching around 34–35°C in parts of England, including London, making it the hottest May on record in many places.
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Temperatures reach 33.4C in London, as officials warn of a lack of water in England.
www.bbc.co.ukTemperatures will drop slightly in some areas starting on Wednesday
www.independent.co.ukEight areas in England, including Heathrow Airport and Kew Gardens, have met the threshold for a heatwave so far today, the Met Office tells the BBC.
www.bbc.comTuesday could be even hotter for many, Met Office warns
www.independent.co.ukTemperatures soared to 35.1C in Kew Gardens, south-west London, according to provisional figures.
www.bbc.comScotland, Northern Ireland, and Wales experienced their highest temperatures in 2025 so far on Saturday. ITV National News
www.itv.comIt comes after the UK recorded its hottest May day on record as part of London reached 34.8C on Monday.
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