Temperatures could reach highs of 26C in the West Midlands next week, with the hottest spots expected in southern Birmingham and northern Worcestershire. According to weather maps from WX Charts, the region is set for a mid-week scorcher starting Monday, May 25.
National Forecast
Nationally, Tuesday, May 26, could see the mercury climb to 26C in places such as Somerset and London. By Wednesday, May 27, temperatures could rise further, with a maximum of 29C predicted for the capital. Outer parts of London, along with Home Counties like Surrey, Kent, and Berkshire, could see highs of 28C and 27C.
West Midlands Details
In the West Midlands, conditions will remain warm with temperatures ranging between 24C and 26C. Areas in the north of the region, such as Cannock and Wolverhampton, could see 24C. However, parts of southern Birmingham, including Northfield and Stirchley, and northern Worcestershire on the border, such as Rubery, could reach 26C.
This could bring 2026's first true taste of summer, which officially begins on June 21.
Met Office Forecast
The Met Office's long-range forecast from May 22 to May 31 predicts a "warm" bank holiday with "fine weather" continuing into the following week. A Met Office spokesperson said: "High pressure is expected to bring a good deal of fair, warm weather to the UK during the Bank Holiday weekend. It may be cloudier with a chance of some showers across Northern Ireland and Scotland, but even here it will be much warmer than the previous week and there will be plenty of dry weather around too."
"Through the following week, high pressure is expected to broadly remain in place for much of the UK, and fine weather is likely to continue for most of the country. There may be occasions where low pressure to the north may bring some brief spells of rain across northern parts, but in general fair weather will dominate. Temperatures are expected to be above normal, feeling very warm at times with light winds."
