The Met Office said: “The highest temperatures in the UK have been in north-west Wales today. “Here we’ve had the warmest 7th April on record and the highest temperature of 2026 so far. For some, the warmth is particularly well-timed coinciding with school Easter holidays, as people flocked to the beach to enjoy the sunshine. “This could be the warmest spell at this point in April since 2020, a year many will remember because of the Covid‑19 lockdown. “However, this warmth will be short-lived, with a marked drop in temperatures and more unsettled conditions developing later this week.

Source: The Times April 07, 2026 14:12 UTC