Guernsey has had its warmest March day on record.
It reached 19.6°C at Guernsey airport yesterday.
That is the highest air temperature measured for the month since records began in 1843.
Guernsey has recorded its highest March air temperature since records began in 1843, with the value so far today reaching 19.6°C at Guernsey airport. pic.twitter.com/i52Kh9moy4
— Guernsey Met (@GuernseyMet) March 30, 2021
Jersey recorded a top temperature of 22.9°C, making it the warmest March day since records began there in 1894.
30 March 2021 was also the UK's warmest March day since 1968, with temperatures hitting 24.2°C in St James' Park in London.
Temperatures in Guernsey are forecast to reach 19°C again today (31 March). They will fall again towards the Easter Bank Holiday, with highs of just 11°C forecast for Good Friday.
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