London to be as warmer than Malaga with 18C expected in glorious break from winter weather misery

"Wednesday's spring-like conditions will see temperatures climb as high as 17C or 18C in the South East. That compares favourably with a number of Mediterranean hotspots like Ibiza, where 17C is also expected, and Barcelona, which is expected to see a high of only 14C."

"The brighter weather will come as a welcome break after weeks of persistent rainfall and flooding affecting communities nationwide. Culdrose in Cornwall, for example, recorded two and a quarter times its average, while Aboyne in Aberdeenshire had nearly four times its January average of 68.9mm."

"Researchers warn that UK winters are becoming significantly wetter and more prone to floods due to rising greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Around 866,000 homes could be at 'high' or 'very high' risk from increased levels of flooding by 2080 should global temperatures rise by 2.4C above pre-industrial levels."

London is experiencing its warmest day of 2026 with temperatures expected to reach 17-18C in the South East, comparable to or exceeding Mediterranean locations like Ibiza and Barcelona. This pleasant weather follows weeks of persistent rainfall and flooding that affected communities nationwide, with some areas recording rainfall multiples of their monthly averages. Wednesday will feature blue skies and gentle breezes, with temperatures dipping to around 9C overnight and potential light rain developing over higher ground. Thursday will remain mild with strengthening winds and mixed cloud and sunny conditions. Scientists attribute the warmer weather to changing wind patterns but warn that the UK's increasingly turbulent weather stems from climate change, with winters becoming significantly wetter and more flood-prone due to rising greenhouse gases.

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