Weather in Wakefield: Warmest day of the year so far expected with temperatures set to reach 22C in Wakefield
Temperatures will soar to 22C later today (April 8), making it the hottest day of the year so far.
Wakefield will see sunny spells and rising temperatures throughout the day, accompanied by blue skies and high pollen levels.


The forecast for today reads: “Early cloud will break to sunny spells, and with light and variable winds it will be feeling warm. However cloud will thicken again from the northwest through the afternoon, and the odd spot of rain cannot be ruled out. Maximum temperature 22C”
Into the night and it will get colder, with temperatures dropping to 5C.
Mist and fog is also expected.
On Thursday (April 9) things are set to change, with the weather turning cooler.
The forecast for tomorrow (April 9) reads: “Thickening cloud through the morning, with a band of mostly light rain spreading east. This clearing by mid-afternoon to colder and breezier but also brighter conditions, with occasional blustery showers. Maximum temperature 16C”.