UK weather maps turn bright yellow for 21C scorcher as 13 regions hotter than Greece

UK weather maps turn bright yellow for 21C scorcher as 13 regions hotter than GreeceThe UK is set to welcome sunny spells as much of the nation will reach temperatures higher than Greece with highs of 21C in regions across both England and WalesNewsOlivia Beeson07:46, 22 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesThe UK will see 21C across several regions according to WXCharts map (Image: WXCharts )Weather maps across the UK show a scorcher coming to the nation next week with many areas warmer than Greece.‌Much of the UK will reach 20C on Wednesday, April 29 according to WXCharts, using MetDesk data.‌It is no surprise that the south will soak up much of the sun, but the hottest temperatures are forecast in the Midlands.‌View 2 ImagesMuch of the UK is set to be warmer than Greece (Image: WXCharts)According to the maps, much of Greece will only reach highs of 19C on Wednesday, with a lot of the UK seeing warmer spells.Across England and Wales, 13 regions will hit highs of 20C or higher:‌West SussexSurreyHampshireDevonSomersetGloucestershireGwentHerefordWorcestershireWest MidlandsWarwickshireWiltshireStaffordshireSussex and Surrey could see temperatures of 21C according to the map, with London slightly cooler.In Staffordshire, Warwickshire and the West Midlands locals have been forecast warm spells with the chance of hitting 22C.‌Some of Wales is also expected to feel the warmth with Gwent expecting temperatures higher than the mediterranean country.Further north, temperatures are estimated to be slightly cooler, but still situated in the high teens with Greater Manchester experiencing 19C at spells throughout the day.Tuesday will also see the country begin to heat up, with the Midlands forecast the best weather yet again.‌According to the Met Office, the forecast is expected to be "largely dry" with "sunny periods".The full forecast says: "High pressure is likely to be centred close to or across the UK through much of this period. So many places will be largely dry...