Jersey sees hottest June day on record

Jersey saw its hottest day in June on record, as temperatures rose above 33C (91F).

With a maximum temperature of 33.4°C (92.12F), Monday was the hottest June day since records began in 1894 in the island, exceeding the 33.2C of 17 June 2022, according to Jersey Met.

June 2025 is also provisionally the warmest June on record with a mean temperature for the month of 18.7°C, exceeding the 18.6°C of June 1976.

On Monday, an amber heatwave warning was in place for southern and central parts of the UK, as temperatures of 34C (93F) were seen.

Martin Knight from Jersey Public Health said it was working with schools to help students enjoy the the sunshine in a safe way, including staying in the shade.

He said: "Advice and information is important, but it's also about policies and ensuring that we have got that support there.

"Our kids should be enjoying themselves out there, but doing it as safely as possible."

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