London weather: Capital set to see 30C temperatures this weekend

London is set for a warm one this weekend. Temperatures in the city are set to peak at a sizzling 29C on Saturday (June 10) and Sunday (June 11), according to the Met Office.

The meteorological service has forecast the capital will see near 30C this weekend as temperatures rise towards the end of the week. The news comes after London was named as one of six regions in the UK to have received a heat warning due to the anticipated hot weather.

On Wednesday (June 7), the UK Health Security Agency and the Met Office issued a yellow heat-health alert on the city which will be in place from Friday (June 9) until Monday (June 12). The alert highlights the increased risk to vulnerable groups, including those around the age of 65 or individuals who have pre-existing health conditions.

While the hot weather is forecast to ease slightly by the end of the weekend, Londoners can still expect the warm weather to continue into next week. Monday will also kick off with temperatures in the mid-20s.

We break down what weather Londoners can expect over the weekend.

Weekend forecast for London as city nears 30C

Saturday, June 10

The weekend will see temperatures in the capital surpass the mid-20s for the first time this year. Saturday is expected to hit 28C at its peak.

Highs: 29C

Lows: 18C

Sunday will continue to welcome the warm weather across the capital. Temperatures are set to ease slightly but still be in the mid-20s.

Highs: 29C

Lows: 18C