PICTURES: Weston enjoys a rare June hot spell

Highs of 26C was recorded in Weston and the surrounds making it the hottest day of the year so far.

Weston seafront in the hot June sun. (Image: Archant)

Hundreds of people flocked to Weston's seafront to enjoy the sun. Revellers took advantage of ice cream, chips, candy floss and of course the dreaded seagulls.

The Met Office said the south east saw much of the hot weather as the mercury reached 32.4C at Heathrow just after 12pm.

Friday saw a third consecutive hottest day of the year, in a rare June hot spell.

Donkeys Princess and Dusty take a break from work. (Image: Archant)

1976 saw the highest recorded June temperature, standing at 25.6C at Southampton Mayflower Park.

Forecasters say the UK can expect future hot weather in June due to human-caused climate breakdown.

According to the Met Office, the weather is meant to stay dry all week until Friday, with highs of 22C.

People sunbathe on Weston seafront. (Image: Archant)

A busy Marine Lake. (Image: Archant)

Weston seafront in the hot June sun. (Image: Archant)

Children enjoy the newly cleaned Marine Lake. (Image: Archant)

Hannah Shepherd enjoys the sun. (Image: Archant)

Weston donkeys on the seafront. (Image: Archant)

Weston donkeys Princes and Dusty on the seafront. Picture: Charlie Williams. (Image: Archant)

People sunbathe next to Weston's Grand Pier. (Image: Archant)