London is experiencing its hottest-ever June day as the blistering heatwave takes temperatures to 36.4C.
The high was recorded at Heathrow, beating the previous record of 35.6C in Camden in 1957.
Meanwhile, a new UK June heat record was set in Wattisham in Suffolk, which reached 36.9C on Friday afternoon.
A red heat health warning is in place for London until 9pm.
The Met Office earlier said highest temperature would be “shift towards east and southeastern England, where maximum temperatures in the shade could exceed 36 Celsius, perhaps rising to 38 Celsius in some places”.
The heatwave has impacted hundreds of schools, shops and offices in London, with many closing on the hottest days.
It is also causing disruption on the railways, with multiple train operators urging passengers not to travel.
The Elizabeth line is running a reduced service between Paddington and Heathrow “due to extreme weather”, according to TfL.
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Saturday forecast
Saturday is set to be another scorching day for London with a high of 33C.
While the heatwave continues, temperatures will not be as high as they have been for the last few days.
The morning is set for sunshine before cloudy conditions in the afternoon with a chance of rain for parts of the city.
Next week is set to see temperatures drop to highs of 25 and 26C as conditions cool.
London high was 36.4C
The highest temperature on London’s latest record-breaking day was 36.4C, according to the Met Office.
It means Friday was the capital’s hottest-ever day in June.
The temperature was recorded in Heathrow this afternoon.
Record for highest June temperature broken again
A provisional temperature of 37.3C has been reached in Santon Downham, in Suffolk, setting another record UK high for June, the Met Office said.
The new temperature beats the 37.1C that was reached in Cavendish, Suffolk, less than an hour ago and the 36.9C recorded in Wattisham in Suffolk earlier today.
It is the third day in a row that the June record has been broken and the record could well be broken again today.
Labour MP tells Sadiq Khan 'put air con on the Tube'
A Labour MP issued a direct appeal to Sir Sadiq Khan to ramp up the rollout of air conditioning on the Tube as London frazzled in its hottest June day ever.
As temperatures hit 36C on Friday the Mayor of London was urged to sort out delays in new rolling stock with air con for the Piccadilly line.
Uma Kumaran, Labour MP for Stratford and Bow, put out a video clip to highlight the baking conditions on London’s public transport.
She said: “Mayor of London, this is asking you, please put air con on the train.”
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'Put air con' on Tube, Labour MP pleads with Sadiq Khan as London roasts at 36C
Mayor of London urged to sort out delays in new rolling stock with air con for the Piccadilly line
UK peak daily temperatures in 2026
This graphic from the Press Association shows the daily peal of temperatures across the UK in 2026.
More pictures: Friday's heatwave in London
It’s been another scorching day in the capital, as the record for the hottest June day ever in London has been broken.
A provisional recording of 36C was taken around 2pm in Heathrow.
Here are some images of Londoners enjoying (or struggling with) the sun.
36C at Heathrow
And there we have it - today is now the hottest June day in the capital on record.
Temperatures in Heathrow have been recorded at 36C - slightly higher than the previous record from almost 70 years ago.
Evening Standard have reached out to the Met Office to confirm the recording.
Hottest June day in London incoming?
The hottest temperature ever recorded in London is 35.6C, in Camden in 1957.
That could well be topped today, with highs of 36 expected throughout the afternoon.
Which London tourist attractions are closed in the heatwave?
Many of London’s top tourist attractions have temporarily closed due to record-breaking temperatures during the heatwave.
A number of landmarks have shut completely or are restricting access as the capital sizzles with a red weather warning from the Met Office in effect.
You can see all the London attractions closing or adjusted their hours amid the heatwave here:
Which London tourist attractions are closed in the heatwave?
Tower Bridge, the Cutty Sark and the Young V&A museum are among the sites closed due to the scorching temperatures
Up to 35C in London
Heathrow reached a provisional temperature of 35.1C at 2pm, according to the Met Office.
There is a chance that the mercury hits 36C or 37C with sweltering temperatures continuing throughout the afternoon.
