09/06/2008 01:49:00
The weather in Britain was hotter than the Cote D'Azur this weekend, as temperatures rose above 26C in many locations in the south of England.
According to the Telegraph, temperatures in central London equalled those in Palermo in Sicily and far exceeded those in the South of France.
The south certainly saw the most of the heat, with the Isle of Wight hitting 26.3C yesterday afternoon.
Popular beaches, like Bournemouth, were lined with crowds intent on making the most of the weather, while further north, Blackpool saw its Golden Mile packed with beachgoers.
Scotland, renowned for its unpredictable weather, also saw its temperatures rise over the weekend.
On Sunday, Aboyne in Aberdeenshire was the hottest place in Scotland, reaching 23C, while Edinburgh and Glasgow both enjoyed temperatures of 21C.
Temperatures are set to continue the upward trend throughout the week, though BBC Weather has forecast a substantial cooling-down. A spokesman for the Met Office also said:
"For much of England and Wales, Monday will be just as warm, if not a degree or two warmer, before cool air from the North West cools things down as the week goes on."
Manchester and Newcastle could see temperatures drop to 13C over the next few days, although the heat is expected to build up once more following the lull.
May 11 has been the hottest day of the year so far, when Great Malvern in Worcestershire recorded a temperature of 27.5C.
