UK weather: Exact date Brits will soak up 25C sunshine this WEEK – as Met Office reveals Bank Holiday weekend forecast
BRITS can look forward to rather balmy conditions towards the tail end of August as temperatures are expected to hit 25C this week.
Mixed in with the sunny spells, the Met Office predicts there will be some showers to contend with.
Most parts with see a largely dry day today with only a few showers around.
It will be breezier than Sunday but will still feel warm in the sunny spells.
Northern Ireland and Scotland will see more blustery conditions with rain coming in from the northwest with heavy showers on the western slopes.
Overnight, rain will spread eastwards across Scotland but will become lighter as the night continues.
Southern England can expect to see some mist and fog patches forming.
Tuesday with remain mostly dry and warm across southern and eastern parts, according to the forecaster, with some bright or sunny spells.
Conditions will be more changeable over northern and western areas with a mixture of sunshine and showers.
Wednesday is likely to see the hottest temperatures as the mercury is expected to hit a rather pleasant 25C around London in the evening, the Met Office predicts.
It will remain mostly dry and warm across southern and eastern areas with some bright or sunny spells for the rest of the working week.
Conditions will remain changeable in northern and western parts with a mixture of sunshine and showers.
Looking further ahead to the August bank holiday and the arrival of September, most of the UK will see unsettled conditions with more spells of rain and sunshine although there is likely to be the occasional strong wind.
Eastern areas are the most likely to see frequent showers which could turn heavy or thundery at times.
Drier spells are more likely in western parts although here too, there is a risk of showers, the Met Office says.
The unsettled weather is expected to continue as September gets underway.
Northern areas are most likely to see rain and showers, while any drier spells are more likely in the south.