The UK is set to enjoy another period of summery weather very soon after experiencing the hottest start to May on record last week. Temperatures are due to soar to 23C as far north as Scotland in mere days as the next mini heatwave approaches. New maps from WXCHARTS, which uses MetDesk data, have revealed that the period of warm weather will begin on May 14, less than a week away.

Today, temperatures will reach an average of 19 °c in England, with even hotter areas around London and the south coast. Even the Scottish Highlands will experience some rare heat, with temperatures reaching 23C near Fort William. Elsewhere in Scotland, it will remain slightly cooler at around 19C.

Wales is also due to get a boost of sunshine, as temperatures sit around 18C, with warmer areas lying around the west coast.

Separately, the Met Office long range forecast for May 13 to 22 reads: "Much of this period is looking dry across most of the UK, with clear or sunny spells for many areas, as high pressure likely dominates the weather pattern across the UK.

"However, at the start of this period, thicker cloud with some rain or showers, which could be heavy and thundery, is likely to affect at least the southwest of the UK, with a chance that more of the UK gets affected on Tuesday.

"The end of this period may also be more unsettled, particularly towards the south or southwest, with rain or showers possible again.

"Winds will mostly be light with daytime temperatures likely to be slightly above normal overall, although there is a chance of some chilly nights in places."

This comes after the UK saw the hottest start to May on record just one week ago, with temperatures reaching 29C in London.

So far, spring this year has been warmer and drier than usual. March 2025 was the sunniest since records began in 1910, and the UK’s average temperature for the month was 1.3C above normal.