Heatwave: Wakefield will be as hot, or hotter, than these popular holiday destinations this week

The miserable weather we're seeing today will soon disappear as much of the UK basks in a heatwave later this week.

By Leanne Clarke

Published 4th Aug 2020, 12:30 BST

Updated 4th Aug 2020, 13:36 BST

By Thursday temperatures in the city will reach a glorious 29C – hotter, or just as hot, than these popular holiday destinations...

5. Madeira (27C)

Portugal will escape the worst of the heatwave sweeping Europe. Photo: Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos

The sun will be out in LA, but it will be a 'cook' 24C compared to Wakefield.

Temperatures will reach the same in Wakefield as Palma later this week.

The mercury will only hit 24C in Fuerteventura this week.