Wales is getting lots of sunshine this week, with one city set to reach highs of 22°C
The hottest place in Wales this week is set to be Newport. It will reach highs of 22°C by 4pm on Thursday.(Image: Met Office)
Summer-like temperatures have arrived early in Wales – and it’s only April. Maps from the Met Office show things are set to heat up as the week goes on, with temperatures climbing to 22°C in some areas by Thursday.
Over the weekend, Welsh beaches were packed as people took full advantage of the sunshine after a long, stormy, and gloomy winter. There are still a few more days to enjoy the warmth – perfect for getting outside, soaking up some sun, and boosting your vitamin D.
Weather maps from the Met Office show a warm and at times hot week ahead across Wales, with temperatures rising and falling before peaking later in the week. Make sure you never miss Wales’ biggest updates by getting our daily newsletter
Monday will see temperatures climb to around 20°C, with Cardiff the hottest spot. It will be a little less warm further north, where temperatures lag a few degrees behind.
The Met Office forecast for Wales on Monday states: “A bright start with any low cloud, mist and fog quickly lifting. Staying dry and fine this afternoon with plenty of sunshine at first, although cloud increasing a little towards dusk. Feeling warm in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 20°C.”
It will cool down on Tuesday, with highs dropping to around 14–15°C across the country. But the dip will be short-lived.
By Wednesday, temperatures rebound, with Swansea expected to be the warmest location at 20°C.
Elsewhere, conditions will be fairly consistent, with around 19°C in Pembrokeshire, Aberystwyth and Caernarfon.
Thursday is set to be the hottest day of the week. Temperatures could reach 22°C in Newport, with many other areas close behind at 21°C. It is not much cooler in Merthyr Tydfil which will hit 20°C by 4pm.
It will be just as warm in the north of the country, with areas such as Caernarfon and St Asaph set to hit 21°C.
Western areas, such as Pembrokeshire will see the lowest temperatures, closer to 18°C.
By Friday, the heat begins to shift eastwards into England. Western parts of Wales, including Pembrokeshire, will drop to around 16°C.
Further east, it will stay warmer, with highs of 20°C in Newport and Chepstow, 21°C in Monmouth, and around 20°C in Newtown. There is a chance of humid showers.
A Met Office spokesperson has issued the following forecast for Wednesday to Friday: “Early morning cloud on Wednesday and Thursday quickly lifting to leave plenty of sunshine both days.
“Risk of showers come Friday but feeling increasingly warmer and more humid.”
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