Weather experts predict this year could be one of the hottest on record, with temperatures expected to soar next month. The Met Office has forecast a heatwave for April as the hot weather is expected to come "fairly early."
April weather usually sees a daily high of around 12C and a low of 4C, but one weather expert says the mercury could climb to a sweltering 28C, with temperatures peaking in the middle of the month, Liverpool Echo reports.
The Met Office predicts 2022 will be among the warmest years on record - though it will be cooler than some fairly recent years. This is due to the impact of La Niña in the tropical Pacific, where sea surface temperatures are below average.
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Dr Nick Dunstone, Met Office scientist, said: “Global temperature has been slightly suppressed during 2021 because of the cooling influence of La Niña in the tropical Pacific. With another La Niña now underway, making this a so-called ‘double-dip’ La Niña, it is not surprising that we are forecasting another relatively cool year for global temperatures when compared with the run of years since 2015.
“However, it is still likely that 2022 will be above 1.0C and hence continue the series of warmest years for global temperature since 1850.” While this is good news for fans of warmer climes, the Met Office is currently predicting April weather to be mild or "very mild" with spells of colder conditions also possible.
Weather forecaster Jim Dale, founder of the British Weather Services, told the Express: "I know March is the start of spring but I think we're probably going to get properly into April before we start to see the searing sort of temperatures. I wouldn't be surprised to see 26C, 27C, 28C in the middle of April."
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As ever, the sunniest weather is more likely to surface in the south and the east of the country.
Bristol weather forecast
Today:
A fine and dry Saturday with prolonged sunshine. Widely breezy, so feeling cooler on the hills and along coasts, but warm for sheltered spots in the sun. Maximum temperature 16 °C.
Tonight:
Dry overnight with clear skies. The breeze persists but the strongest gusts ease. Feeling chilly at times but temperatures mostly staying above freezing, though a localised frost over high ground. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
Sunday:
Another dry day with a bright start. Slightly more cloud developing than recently, leading to sunny intervals, and winds easing. Cooler than Saturday but still feeling pleasant in the sun. Maximum temperature 12 °C.
Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:
Largely dry, though an isolated shower possible at times. Rather cloudy to begin but an increasing number of sunny intervals towards Wednesday as temperatures also rise. Slightly breezy around coasts.
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