Hottest places in Cornwall this week as temperatures soar to 23C

Molly Seaman

24 June 2024 at 9:26 am·2-min read

FALMOUTH, ENGLAND - SEPTEMBER 06: Beachgoers enjoy the sun on Gyllyngvase Beach on September 06, 2023 in Falmouth, Cornwall, England. The UK is experiencing a late summer heatwave as temperatures are expected to reach 31 degrees celsius later this week. (Photo by Hugh R Hastings/Getty Images) — -Credit: (Image: Getty Images)

Parts of Cornwall are set to sizzle this week as temperatures soar into the 20s. According to the Met Office, parts of the country will see warm weather with temperatures reaching 25° tomorrow and Wednesday.

A detailed weather map shows that temperatures will reach 22° in Looe tomorrow (Tuesday, June 25), with Truro, St Austell and Falmouth reaching 21° by 3pm. On Wednesday (June 26) Truro, Bodmin and St Austell will get even hotter, hitting 23° slightly earlier at 1pm.

Areas along the coast will be noticeably cooler, remaining in the high teens. The north coast will remain a few degrees cooler than the south, St Ives and Tintagel with reach 18° by 4pm tomorrow where Looe and Fowey will reach 22°.

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The temperatures will begin to cool off as we head towards the weekend. The weekend will see highs of 18° and lows of 14°, and the weather will be overcast with clouds for much of the day.

Weather map of Cornwall -Credit:Met Office

South West weather forecast:

Today (Monday, June 24): Low cloud, mist and fog will gradually lift to leave a fine day with some very warm spells of sunshine developing. Perhaps staying a little cloudier in the west. Pollen levels will be very high, with high UV levels too. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Tonight: It will be a warm evening with some late sunshine, especially in the east. Clear spells are likely overnight, although extensive low cloud and mist is likely to reform later. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

Tuesday: Tuesday will be another mostly fine day across the region, with light winds and further spells of very warm sunshine developing after a grey and misty start in places. Maximum temperature 26 °C.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday: Wednesday should continue largely dry with very warm sunshine. A small chance of a shower. Rain likely moving through from the west on Thursday, introducing brighter, fresher weather for Friday.

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