London hits record May temperature
Monday 25th May, 2026
London reached 33.5°C on 25 May 2026, the hottest May day on record in the UK, with further 34–35°C forecasts across the South and South East and Met Office heatwave conditions met in several locations. This gives Rightmove a chance to talk about how hotter springs affect UK property—what buyers and renters should expect for home comfort, energy use and garden or outdoor space preferences in hotter months.
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An early record-breaking heatwave will affect how people view home features, lettings demand and property availability (outdoor space, cooling, insulation), so you could offer market insight or advice for buyers, renters and agents.
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