Residents in Reading should make the most of sunny conditions this week before a significant drop in temperatures and the arrival of rain by the weekend. According to the Met Office, the area is experiencing a brief but notable warm spell, with temperatures expected to reach 24°C on Wednesday 8 April 2026.
Chief Forecaster Paul Gundersen noted that this warm weather is more typical of late spring or early summer and could be the warmest period at this time of year since 2020. While Wednesday will be bright, conditions will turn noticeably cooler from Thursday onwards. Temperatures are set to fall by approximately 10°C, with highs reaching only 13°C from Friday through Sunday.
The change will be accompanied by cloudier skies and light showers as the week progresses. Residents should also prepare for a wet start to next week, as there is a 50 per cent chance of rain by 7am on Monday 13 April. Those planning to spend time outdoors during the midweek warm spell should be aware that the Met Office has forecast very high pollen levels throughout the week, primarily from birch, ash, oak, and plane trees.
This week’s weather follows a record-breaking day on 7 April 2026, which was confirmed as the warmest 7 April on record for the UK. Temperatures reached 24.8°C at Mona in Anglesey, a level that surpassed the temperatures recorded in Cairo and Athens on the same day.
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