World May 01, 2026 · 1 min read

‘Hotter than Hawaii’: London and East Anglia expected to reach 27C on Friday

The scorching heat means parts of the UK could also be warmer than Sydney, Buenos Aires or TunisYou might expect sunshine in Australia, Tunisia or Argentina, but those staying in the UK are likely to see hotter weather, with some parts of the country expected to reach the high 20s before the bank ho...

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by Sammy Gecsoyler
‘Hotter than Hawaii’: London and East Anglia expected to reach 27C on Friday

The scorching heat means parts of the UK could also be warmer than Sydney, Buenos Aires or Tunis

You might expect sunshine in Australia, Tunisia or Argentina, but those staying in the UK are likely to see hotter weather, with some parts of the country expected to reach the high 20s before the bank holiday weekend.

Temperatures in London and East Anglia could reach 27C on Friday, the Met Office said, marking the warmest day of the year so far. The scorching heat means parts of the UK could be warmer than Sydney, Buenos Aires or Tunis, where highs of between 24C to 22C are forecast. Temperatures could also exceed those in Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii, where highs of 26C are predicted.

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This article was originally published by The Guardian and written by Sammy Gecsoyler.

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