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Britain is being hit by a mini heatwave this week and the mercury could soar to 29°C in parts of the country.

On Monday, Britons saw the highest temperature of the year so far – 24.5°C recorded in St James’s Park, London, and temperatures are expected to continue to rise throughout the week.

The conditions prompted the Met Office to warn people to take precautions when outside.

But which areas will experience the warmest temperatures on the hottest week of the year so far? Here, The i Paper looks at all you need to know.

While most of the country will see warmer than normal temperatures for April this week, some of the hottest weather be seen in the south of England

Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said temperatures are likely to surge to around 25°C in the South East and London on Tuesday and highs of 27°C are expected on Wednesday.

But he expects the hottest day of the year to be seen on Thursday in areas between London and Bristol where top temperature will reach around 29°C.

Where the hottest temperatures will be be seen this week

Mr Vautrey said: “That corridor between the two cities could well see some of the top temperatures over the course of this hot spell. So it is quite a noticeable hot spell.”

He explained temperatures were “well above average for the time of year”, adding: “27°C to 29°C is over 10 degrees above where we should be for the time of year”.

He added Monday’s highest temperature “is a little bit of a moot point” because it will be surpasses ”essentially every day as we head towards Thursday” which is ”likely to be the peak of those temperatures”.

Will April’s record temperatures be broken?

The average temperatures in late April are 12°C for parts of Scotland and around 16°C for southern England.

The monthly records for April – 29.4°C and May’s record at 32.8°C are unlikely to be broken this week, according to Mr Vautrey.

But he said “even if the national record doesn’t go”, some areas could see their warmest April day on record.”

What precautions should be taken when outside?

Warnings were issued over high levels of pollen and ultraviolet (UV) rays as the UK entered its warmest week of the year so far.

The conditions prompted the weather service to warn people to take precautions when outside.

Prolonged exposure to UV rays, emitted by the sun, can lead to sunburn and an increased risk of skin cancer.

Where is the heat coming from this week? A broad area of high pressure is currently positioned over the UK, leading to sinking air that warms as it descends. Combined with prolonged sunshine, this is expected to push temperatures up to 29°C in southern areas by Thursday pic.twitter.com/41ceewIrA1

People can protect themselves by wearing at least factor 30 sunscreen, spending regular time in the shade and wearing suitable clothing, according to NHS guidance.

Those who suffer from pollen allergies should try to keep the particles out of their eyes, face and hair by staying indoors if they can, or by wearing a mask and hat when outside, medical charity Allergy UK said.

They are also advised to shower and wash their hair regularly, and to remove the top layer of clothing when coming indoors.

The London Fire Brigade (LFB) urged caution around open-water swimming after last month saw a 32 per cent increase in water-related incidents compared with the same period last year.

Craig Carter, LFB assistant commissioner for prevention and protection, said: “Even when the sun is shining, water temperatures can be dangerously cold.Cold water shock can affect anyone, no matter how fit or experienced they are.

“It can lead to water inhalation and, in the worst cases, drowning. Be particularly careful near the water’s edge, it’s easy to slip and fall unexpectedly.

“And think twice before jumping into open water.”

In the first quarter of 2025, LFB crews responded to 160 water-related incidents, averaging more than 13 per week compared with fewer than 11 a week in 2024, the LFB said.

There may also be an increased risk of wildfires as the warm temperatures follow a spell of dry weather in April and March, the Met Office warned.

Additional reporting by PA Media.

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