Temperatures as high as 21C possible in area of England from London and home counties to southern Midlands

The spring equinox on Thursday could be the warmest day of 2025 and reach “well above average” temperatures, the Met Office has said.

Wednesday’s highest recorded temperature was 18.7C in Northolt, west London. The Met Office meteorologist Simon Partridge said Thursday will be generally dry and fine with plenty of sunny spells, adding: “It will be a little warmer too”.