UK Records Warmest May and Spring in History

Provisional Met Office data reveals unprecedented temperatures despite below-average sunshine and increased rainfall.

May 2024 had an average temperature of 13.1°C, surpassing the previous record set in 2008.
Spring 2024 was the warmest on record, with a mean temperature of 9.37°C.
High overnight temperatures significantly contributed to the record-breaking warmth.
Despite the heat, sunshine hours were below average across the UK.
The UK experienced its wettest spring since 1986, with 301.7mm of rain, 32% above normal.