Scorching temperatures have hit the UK in June, with more heat expected in July. Any Brits hoping that the sweltering temperatures would not return might not be so lucky. Only 16 areas will escape the boiling conditions.

Latest weather maps from WXCHARTS are covered in dark red in early July, indicating that rising temperatures will return. On Wednesday, July 7, at 6pm, maps show highs of 35C will be seen in London. In Norfolk, the Midlands, Devon, Dover and Hull, temperatures will range from 30C to 33C. Coolest areas will be in the north of England, with around 21C expected in Cumbria and North Yorkshire. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, with around 19C to 24C expected.

In Wales, 19C to 28C will be seen, while in Northern Ireland, around 20C to 25C is expected.

Scotland will be the coolest area in the whole of the UK, with lows of 13C.

By Wednesday, July 8, at 6pm, temperatures are expected to be even warmer, with few places escaping the heat.

In London and the south east of England, temperatures will reach highs of 38C.

In England, Newcastle will see 25C, and Carlisle will see 21C, which are among the only places to see milder conditions.

The Met Office long range forecast says: “High pressure will dominate across England and Wales over the weekend and into next week.

“This will bring dry and warm conditions with plenty of sunshine for most. Scotland and Northern Ireland will probably see more cloud, with periods of rain at times, mainly affecting western Scotland.

“Through next week the high pressure may extend northwards at times to bring periods of drier and warmer weather to Scotland and Northern Ireland.

“Winds will be light to moderate for most, though stronger around northern hills and coasts near low pressure systems.

“Temperatures will rise through the early part of the period, becoming very warm or hot in parts of the south and east.”