Weather forecast: Derby to bask in sunny 26° temperatures hotter than Mediterranean this week

Derby and the wider East Midlands is set to see warmer, double-digit temperatures over the coming weeks.

According to the Met Office, high pressure will build across Derby and the UK this week, with temperatures expected to peak on Thursday.

Today (Monday, April 28, 2025) Derby has enjoyed plenty of sunshine and light winds, although a front will stall across the far north of the UK bringing cooler and cloudier conditions there.

Temperatures will be quite widely into the high teens.

Derby is all set for a maximum of 26° on Thursday, May 1, 2025, making it hotter than the Mediterranean; Algiers is expecting to hit a high of 22° on the same day.

Derby’s weather forecast this week (Monday April 28 - Friday May 2)

Monday April 28

This evening and tonight

Patchy high clouds are expected to lie across the region overnight, although with frequent clear spells.

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Some spots of mist and fog may form overnight under clear skies, but these will be few and far between. Minimum temperature 9 °C.

Tuesday April 29

A fine day lies ahead with high cloud breaking to give prolonged periods of sunshine through the day. Feeling very warm in places, especially inland. Light winds. Maximum temperature 23°.

Outlook for Wednesday to Friday

Fine and dry conditions continue through the week with plenty of sunshine. Feeling very warm or hot with light winds.

Thursday is set to see the highest temperature of the week when the mercury is expected to hit 26°.

Friday is set to be a little more cloudy giving rise to a slightly cooler day, with temperatures around the 21° mark.

To see the full Met Office weather report for this week click here.