Wales is set for a scorching start to the May half term week, with temperatures climbing as high as 33°C in some parts of the country today before a slightly cooler, but still warm and sunny, spell continues through the rest of the week.
According to the Met Office, Bank Holiday Monday will bring “almost unbroken sunshine throughout the day” as high pressure dominates the weather pattern across Wales.
Temperatures are expected to soar into the low 30s, with Monmouth forecast to reach 33°C, while Cardiff and Wrexham are both expected to hit 32°C. Swansea, Aberystwyth and Newtown are forecast at 30°C, with Carmarthen reaching 29°C and Caernarfon 28°C.
The Met Office said temperatures today would be “not far off breaking records for May”, with light winds helping conditions feel even hotter.
Tonight is expected to remain warm and dry, with patchy cloud developing overnight and temperatures only falling to around 16°C in some areas.
Tuesday is forecast to bring another mainly dry, sunny and hot day across Wales, although forecasters say there is a slight chance of an isolated thundery shower developing later in the day. Maximum temperatures are expected to reach around 28°C.
Looking ahead to the rest of the half term week, the Met Office says conditions will stay warm, although slightly cooler than the start of the week.
The outlook for Wednesday to Friday suggests a mix of sunshine and scattered showers, with some of those showers potentially turning thundery at times.
With many families heading outdoors for half term activities, the warm spell is expected to bring busy beaches, parks and visitor attractions across Wales. Motorists are also likely to experience heavier traffic around popular coastal destinations and tourist hotspots during the sunny weather.
