Summer 2026 was UK's hottest ever, Met Office confirms
UKPulse Local Desk
The UK experienced its hottest summer on record in 2026, according to the Met Office, following a spring and summer of persistent heat.
- Summer 2026 was the UK's hottest ever.
- There were five widespread heatwaves during spring and summer.
- The UK recorded 40 days with temperatures above 30C (86F), exceeding the previous record of 34 days.
The Met Office has confirmed that Summer 2026 was the UK's hottest ever, following a period of persistent heat throughout spring and summer.
The country experienced five widespread heatwaves and a total of 40 days where temperatures surpassed 30C (86F). This figure breaks the previous record of 34 days.