Britain set to soak up sun as temperatures soar this week

WALES will see the warmest temperatures of the year so far this week when a wave of warm air moves across the country.

Temperatures are forecast to rise to the mid-20s across Wales – with highs of 27°C in England.

The working week will be bookended by the best of the weather, with highs of up to 27°C (80.6°F) expected on Friday.

Much of England and Wales will enjoy temperatures in the 20s throughout the week, with only the odd shower predicted in the west of the country. The highest temperature in Wales this year so far was on May 11 in Porthmadog which saw 22.9°C.

Alex Burkill, meteorologist at the Exeter-based Met Office, said: “Monday is looking like a pretty good day across much of the country, with a good deal of sunshine.

“We could see highs of 25°C (77°F) in London, the East Midlands and East Anglia, which will get the best of the weather. There will be some patchy drizzle on Tuesday and Wednesday when temperatures dip a couple of degrees maybe, but by Thursday we expect to see things on the rise again.

“If we reach 26°C (78.8°F) then we will have the hottest day of the year so far, but it is Friday which is shaping up to see temperatures peaking.”

But those looking for the warm run to continue into the forthcoming Bank Holiday weekend might be left disappointed.

Mr Burkill said: “The warm speell might not last beyond Friday – from then we are looking at the possibility of some thunder and showers and temperatures taking a dip.”