Northern Ireland recorded its hottest day of the year so far on Thursday, as peak temperatures in Castlederg reached 21.8 degrees Celsius.
According to the Met Office, temperatures were almost 10 degrees above the average high for April.
The warm weather was felt right across the north on Thursday, with temperatures also reaching around 20 degrees in Belfast.
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As the current good weather spell continues, more sunshine is forecast for Friday with maximum temperatures of 21 degrees.
Northern Ireland and Scotland recorded their highest temperatures of the year so far today and it was also warm in many parts of England and Wales 📈
More typical max temperatures in early April are 13°C in the south and 10°C in northern Scotland 🌡️ pic.twitter.com/y11uQCM17y
— Met Office (@metoffice) April 10, 2025
Heading into the afternoon, some coastal areas may develop an onshore breeze.
According to the Met Office, Saturday morning is expected to bring more sunshine, but the weather forecaster says it will be “somewhat cooler than of late”.
“Dry in the afternoon but thickening cloud may bring a few showers in the evening,” a spokesperson said.
However, from Sunday onwards temperatures are expected to drop to around 12 degrees with a mix of sunshine and showers.
Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist Mark Sidaway explained: “The high pressure that has been responsible for our recent high temperatures gradually shifts away over the weekend, as more of an unsettled regime begins to take charge and introduces more frequent rain and cloud, as well as a drop in temperatures.
“By Sunday fresher conditions with showers are expected to move in from the west.”
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