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In pictures: Hottest May day record broken in UK

André Rhoden-Paul
News imageGetty Images A man and woman wearing sunglasses each eat an ice cream at Bournemouth Beach. Getty Images
Perfect weather for an ice cream in Bournemouth

The UK has recorded its hottest-ever May temperature as the mercury rose to 33.5C in London.

Heathrow, west London, broke the record on Monday, with temperatures in the mid-to-high 20s away from the south-east of England.

BBC Weather said highs expected in parts of the UK on Monday and Tuesday could exceed top temperatures in Lagos, Cairo and Ho Chi Minh City.

News imageGetty Images An aerial view of beachgoers at Gyllynhvase Beach in FalmouthGetty Images
A birdseye view of beachgoers in Falmouth, Cornwall
News imagePA Media Several people walk in Primrose Hill Park, north London. In the background several people lie on a grass in the hillPA Media
A walk in the park in Primrose Hill, north London
News imageBBC Weather Watchers/ Lucie Johnson Several people punt in Oxford . A bridge with two large arches and trees lie in the background. BBC Weather Watchers/ Lucie Johnson
Punts on the River Cherwell in Oxford
News imageBBC Weather Watchers/ Walking Tractor A field of red poppies in Salthouse, Norfolk. Tries and green field lie in the backgroundBBC Weather Watchers/ Walking Tractor
A field red with poppies in Salthouse, Norfolk
News imageGetty Images A boy in a light-coloured t-shirt and shorts stands at beach stall with toys and beach accessories. Getty Images
Taking his pick at a beach stall in Southend
News imageGetty Images A road sign says "avoid route in wintry conditions". A Mercedes convertible drives a long the road with its roof downGetty Images
Convertible car weather in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire Moors
News imageGetty Images Adults and children sit on stones as they look down at the valley. They looks at a road and green rolling hills Getty Images
Enjoying the views in Rosedale Abbey, North Yorkshire
News imageBBC Weather Watchers/ Linda's Local Several cows stand in the shade under a tree in a large field. BBC Weather Watchers/ Linda's Local
Cows seeking shade under a tree in a field in Crook of Devon, Perth and Kinross
News imageBBC Weather Watchers/ Pauls Camera A monkey takes rest on a tree branch. BBC Weather Watchers/ Pauls Camera
Taking a rest at the Trentham Monkey Forest in Tittensor, Stoke-on-Trent