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In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK

The UK recorded its hottest ever May temperature of 34.8C at Kew Gardens in south-west London in May 2026, with much of south-east England also hitting temperatures in the 30s. The Met Office described the unseasonable heat as exceptional even for mid-summer, and an amber health alert from the UK Health Security Agency remains active over risks to health and social care services.

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May 26, 2026, 3:18 AM
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In pictures: Hottest May day recorded in the UK

May 26, 2026, 3:18 AM

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