UK set for hottest March with Met Office forecasting up-to-20°C
The United Kingdom is poised to experience its warmest day of the year so far on Wednesday, 18th March, according to forecasts from the UK's national weather service. Temperatures are expected to soar up to nearly 20°C in parts of West Wales and western England, potentially making it hotter than Greece or even Istanbul for this period ahead. While London recorded a high temperature earlier that week which was already near record levels at around 19C on March the UK is set outshine its European neighbours with these mild conditions arriving across multiple regions including west wales
Key Points
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1The Met Office forecasts that parts of west Wales and western England will experience up to 20C (or as high as reported in some sources) during a warm spell starting March 18.
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2This weather event is expected to make the UK warmer than Greece, Istanbul, Barcelona, or London for this specific period on Wednesday morning.
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3The forecasted temperature of nearly 20C would surpass previous records set earlier that month in locations like west Wales and central England.
Developments
Parts of West Wales and western UK are expected on Wednesday as temperatures rise up to 22C, potentially marking the year's hottest date. This dry spell follows colder Arctic air due in part by east- to south-easterly winds known for creating large temperature differences between day and night highs
The UK is forecasted to reach temperatures as high as 20C on March 18 due to east-to-south-easterly winds creating the Foehn effect in areas like west Wales, western England, Bristol, and central/southern regions. Meanwhile, Greece faces a mix of moderate conditions with highs around 17-19°C but also risks cooler spells dropping as low as 2C under unsettled weather patterns.
The UK is forecast to be warmer than Greece this week due to high pressure creating "Foehn effect" conditions that could push temperatures as high as 20C in west Wales. While weather maps show Greek regions experiencing a mix of mild warmth and cold drops, the Met Office predicts sunny days for England and Wale with highs reaching up to 19-20°C on Wednesday (March 18).
The UK is forecasted to reach temperatures as high as 20C on Wednesday (March 18), driven by a Foehn effect from east-to-south-easterly winds. In contrast, Greece's weather remains cooler and more unsettled with predicted highs around 17-19°C but also potential drops near freezing due to mixed conditions.
The UK could experience its hottest day so far on Wednesday, March 18, with temperatures potentially reaching nearly 20°C in the west due to high pressure and warm southerly winds following recent strong gusts up to 70mph earlier this week. While daytime highs are expected across England and Wales at around two digits or higher, overnight lows will drop significantly as early spring weather creates a large diurnal range with potential frost spots remaining until morning burns off the mist.