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Live forecasts update automatically; written guidance last reviewed 13 June 2026 by the Insight Britain weather desk. Data from national met services via Open-Meteo.
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The warmest place in the UK today is typically a sheltered location along the south coast, such as the Isles of Scilly or parts of Cornwall, though the live forecast above shows the current high. These areas benefit from maritime warmth and geographical shelter, but conditions change daily.
What determines which place is warmest today?
The live forecast above draws on Met Office observations and model data, updating every hour to show where the highest temperature has been recorded across the UK. Several factors influence which location tops the ranking on any given day: proximity to the sea, local topography, cloud cover, and the position of weather fronts. In summer, inland areas such as the London basin or the south-east can become the hottest place today in the UK because they heat up quickly under clear skies. In winter, coastal spots like the Isles of Scilly often hold the title of warmest place in the UK today winter, thanks to the moderating effect of relatively warm seawater.
Why are some places consistently warmer than others?
Certain parts of the country are reliably mild because of their geography. The Isles of Scilly, for example, lie in the path of the Gulf Stream and rarely see frost. Sheltered valleys in Devon and Cornwall, and urban centres where concrete retains heat, also frequently rank as the warmest. These patterns persist regardless of the season, though the exact location can shift with the wind direction. For a full breakdown of how the live data is produced, visit our UK weather hub.
How does “warmest” differ from “sunniest”?
A place can be the warmest in the UK today without being the sunniest. Temperature and sunshine hours are separate measurements: a location might reach a high of 22°C under overcast skies while a sunnier spot stays cooler because of a breeze or earlier cloud. The live forecast above shows temperature, not sunshine. Meanwhile, the hottest place today in the world — often in Death Valley, California — can exceed 50°C, which is far hotter than anything recorded in the UK. For heat-related advice, see our UK heatwave and hot weather guide.
What about tomorrow and this weekend?
To see which location is likely to be the hottest place in the UK tomorrow, check the live forecast above and the 10-day forecast for your chosen area. The same applies for the hottest place in the UK this weekend. Patterns are usually consistent over a few days: if a high-pressure system settles over the south-east, that region will dominate. However, a change in wind direction can quickly shift the warmest spot to the west coast. The live forecast above updates continually, so you can track any movement in real time. For severe heat potential, monitor UK weather warnings.
What is the warmest place in the UK in winter?
The warmest place in the UK today winter is most often the Isles of Scilly, where the average winter high hovers around 9–10°C. Other sheltered south-coast locations, such as Bournemouth or Torquay, also frequently rank highest. Inland areas can be colder, sometimes dropping below freezing at night.
How is the live ranking updated?
The live forecast above receives data from Met Office observation stations and radar, processed every 60 minutes. It compares reported temperatures across all major UK weather stations and highlights the current highest. This is the same data used by national forecasters, so the ranking is reliable for immediate conditions.
Can the warmest place change within a day?
Yes. Early morning lows can differ from afternoon highs, and a place that is warmest at midday may be overtaken later as cloud cover or sea breezes arrive. The live forecast above reflects the most recent observations, so it may shift to a different location as the day progresses.
What is the hottest May day UK record?
The hottest May day on record in the UK is 32.8°C, set in London in 1922 and tied in 1944. For context, a typical warm May day reaches around 25°C. The live forecast above will show if any location is approaching or exceeding that level, though such extremes are rare.