Exact date Scotland to be hotter than Tenerife as country basks in 24C sunshine

Scottish Sun

14-05-2025

We missed out on an official 'heatwave' today as the mercury failed to hit 25C for the third day in a row
HOT STUFF Exact date Scotland to be hotter than Tenerife as country basks in 24C sunshine
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SCOTLAND will be drier and hotter than Tenerife this week.
The sensational spring sunshine which has blessed us for weeks shows no sign of letting up, with the West of Scotland expected to enjoy the UK's highest temperatures tomorrow.
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Temperatures in Scotland are set to soar beyond those in Tenerife
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Sunseekers will flock to beaches, parks and pubs to soak up some sunshine
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The sensational spring sunshine shows no sign of letting up
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While Glasgow will glow in 24C on Friday, Tenerife will struggle with just 19C and cloud.
By Sunday, when the popular Spanish resort is down to just 18C and rain, Scotland's biggest city will shimmer under a sunny 22C.
A Scots brewer reckons it's time the country's workers were dispatched to the beer garden if, as looks likely, the mercury goes above 20C tomorrow.
Beer specialists Innis & Gunn have launched the '3PM Pledge' – a sunshine-soaked initiative urging employers to let their hard-grafting teams down tools at 3pm tomorrow, crack open a cold one, and soak up Scotland's rarest natural wonder – the sun.
And to sweeten the deal, the Edinburgh-based brewers are offering a share of 500 free beers to the first 20 firms who promise to get involved.
Dougal Sharp, Innis & Gunn's master brewer, said: 'Let's face it – when the sun shines in Scotland, it's like one of life's miracles. Nobody wants to be stuck at their desk while the rest of the country basks in the beer garden.
'When the sun comes out it's like the World Cup Final for pubs and people alike – and we want companies to back it. The 3PM Pledge is all about spontaneity, sunshine and celebrating life's little wins.
'Obviously, not every job can just down tools, but where it's possible, we're encouraging businesses to let their hardworking teams take a breather.
'If the work can be done at any time, why not save it for later and let people enjoy the sunshine?'
As we approach the end of spring, UV levels are now officially described as 'high' which means people exposed to the sun without protection will burn within minutes.
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Today, Scotland missed out on an official 'heatwave' as the mercury failed to hit 25C for the third day in a row.
However, it was still a pleasant 22C at Achnagart in the sunny west Highlands yesterday.
With a scorching weekend ahead for some, the Met Office said the east of the country may struggle with significantly lower temperatures than the west.
As far as tomorrow is concerned, forecaster Alex Deakin said: "For the vast majority, it is a day of sparkling spring sunshine.
"Temperatures, though, perhaps not quite as high across the south.
"I think the West of Scotland may see the highest temperatures on Thursday.
"22C or maybe a 23C. Again, the east coast, particularly if it does stay murky, temperatures could struggle.
"There will be quite a contrast between east and west.
"That will continue to be a trend in the weather, even into the weekend."