It’s official, these are the dates expected to be the hottest this summer

• Data analysts have studied 5 years of weather data in the UK and discovered a pattern for heatwaves.

• The heatwave dates have been released publicly and the average temperatures are consistently above 24°C.

Travel analysts have studied the past five years worth of weather data in the UK and found a pattern occurring for heatwaves.

The analysts at UK holiday park provider, Parkdean Resorts, have discovered three dates which have recurring heatwaves above 24°C, every year for five years in a row. The holiday brand has released the dates publicly. 

This means that in 2024, selecting dates for a sunny staycation, booking annual leave and planning family and friend barbecues will no longer be a guessing game, as they have revealed exactly when heatwaves are expected to grace the UK in 2024, backed by science. 

The study analysed the months between May and September and the average temperatures every day for the past five years. 

With 2,000 online searches in the UK in the past month alone for “when will it get hot?”, Brits have been eagerly anticipating the answer, and it’s right here…

The heatwave predictions for a UK staycation in 2024

The data revealed that the hottest days of the whole year are expected to fall from Wednesday 17th July – Friday 19th July, where in the past five years temperatures have been a scorching 28.2 °C on average. 

Science shows that the second hottest spell should fall in August from Wednesday 7th August – Tuesday 13th August. In the past five years, temperatures during these dates have averaged 27.2 °C, meaning that this year should be set for sunshine too. Fun fact – this is when Cornwall’s Boardmasters Festival will be taking place, meaning visitors are in with the chance of getting the perfect weather for all of the beach activities.

Holidaymakers can also book a hot June staycation, with Saturday 22nd June – Friday 28th June set to reach 25.2 °C based on temperature averages over the last five years. 

Where should holidaymakers spend the summer?

With over 834,580 searches in the last month alone, Cornwall is set to be the staycation destination of the summer. 

But with 300 beautiful beaches to choose from, Parkdean Resorts has analysed the most popular beaches in Cornwall, according to TikTok, to see exactly where holidaymakers will be heading during the predicted heatwaves – the results are in…