Wolverhampton is set for its warmest day of the week on Thursday 28 May 2026, with thermometers expected to hit 30°C under clear blue skies. The Met Office says wall-to-wall sunshine will push temperatures well above the late-spring average, making it the hottest spell of weather so far this year.
The scorching conditions arrive as the UK breaks its May and spring temperature record for a second day running. The mercury reached 35.1°C at Kew Gardens on Tuesday, smashing the previous high of 34.8°C set just 24 hours earlier. Chief Forecaster Andy Page confirmed the exceptional heat will stick around for much of this week. “We’ll then see a gradual change later in the week, with temperatures easing slightly, though still above average, before a more marked change to near-normal temperatures by Sunday and an increased chance of showers and some longer spells of rain,” he said.
Those out enjoying the sunshine should take care, as UV and pollen levels are both rated high. Humidity will swing between 36% and 88%, and wind gusts could reach 26mph. The hot, settled weather won’t last, with the forecast showing heavy rain arriving on Saturday evening. There is a 30% chance of downpours by 11pm, before cooler conditions move in. Sunday and the start of next week will feel fresher, with temperatures dropping to 18°C or 19°C and light showers popping up regularly.
The sudden swing from heatwave to wet weather means gardens and parks will get a soaking after days of dry, sunny conditions. While no official weather warnings are in place for Wolverhampton, anyone planning outdoor events over the weekend should keep an eye on updates as the rain risk firms up.
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