Yorkshire weather: Beautiful photos show the region in bloom on the hottest day of the year so far with temperatures as high as 21C

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Published 9th Apr 2026, 10:30 GMT

People have been basking in the heat across the region as Yorkshire saw the hottest day of the year so far - here are some of the best photos taken.

Wednesday, April 9 was the hottest day of the year so far as temperatures rose to 21C across the country.

People in Yorkshire were making the most of the heat, lounging around the mirror pool in Bradford, shopping in Leeds, exploring the tulips at Farmer Copleys Tulip Festival and rowing in Knaresborough.

Here are some of the best photos of the region.

People rowing their boats on the canal. Photo: Charley Atkins / SWNS

People gather around the mirror pool, City Park, Bradford city centre. Photo: Asadour Guzelian

The sun shines on the mirror pool as people are walking past. Photo: Asadour Guzelian

A bright view of Bradford on the hottest day of the year. Photo: Asadour Guzelian

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