Sizzling Heatwave Grips UK as Temperatures Break 2025 Records
It’s been another scorcher across the UK today, and if you’ve stepped outside—even just for a moment—you’ll know exactly what I mean. We’re now in the grip of the third official heatwave of the year, and it’s hitting hard. Temperatures soared beyond 32°C in many areas, with Wales topping the charts at a blazing 33.1°C in Bute Park. That’s the hottest it’s been there all year. Scotland wasn't far behind either, with Aviemore seeing a peak of 32°C—making it the country’s hottest day of 2025 so far.
Northern Ireland has also joined the heatwave club, recording its warmest day since 2022 with 30°C in Magilligan. And over in England, it hit a sweltering 33°C in Ross-on-Wye, though that just missed beating yesterday’s high of 34.7°C. Needless to say, it's hot—and it’s causing serious disruption.
Amber and yellow heat health alerts are active across large swathes of England, and those come with warnings not just for health, but for travel, too. There have already been train cancellations in parts of Wales and even a wildfire reported in Scotland. Hosepipe bans are affecting over seven million people, especially across Yorkshire, Kent, and Sussex.
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Some people are taking rather creative approaches to staying cool. From yoghurt smeared on windows to socks stored in the fridge, the British public is getting inventive. Experts at Loughborough University have even shown that yoghurt can reflect sunlight and reduce indoor temperatures by up to 3.5°C. It might sound strange, but apparently, it works—and the smell disappears quickly once it dries.
We’ve also seen some heat-inspired acts of kindness and adaptation. Horses pulling trams on the Isle of Man were given a break and a refreshing splash in the sea. Meanwhile, organisers of endurance races in Eryri (Snowdonia) called off events due to what they described as "extreme temperatures," escorting participants safely off the mountain.
But for those sweltering in this heat and praying for relief, some good news is on the horizon. Tomorrow will still be hot, with highs between 28°C and 31°C, but clouds and the odd isolated shower may start to creep in. Then, by Monday, an Atlantic low-pressure system is forecast to sweep in, bringing rain and cooler temperatures. Most areas should see highs between 18°C and 24°C, though it won’t reach eastern England until Tuesday.
Of course, this won’t be the last of the heat. There are already signs that later next week, we might edge back up toward heatwave thresholds again. Yes, heatwave number four could be just around the corner.
What’s clear is this: very hot days in the UK are becoming more common. The Met Office says the number of days over 30°C has more than tripled compared to the average between 1961 and 1990. This is a stark reminder of how climate change is reshaping what we consider a “normal” British summer.
So stay hydrated, look out for vulnerable neighbours, and maybe even give that yoghurt-on-the-window trick a try. With extreme heat becoming our new summer reality, every degree of cool counts.
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