Sunny week ahead

The weather could become hotter, and more humid, possibly reaching mid-to high twenties Celsius in places

It will stay fine and dry for the vast majority of the UK this week, with warmer weather in the west.

The Met Office says ‘many parts of the west’ will see ‘rather warm weather, whilst eastern coasts will stay cooler than average.

Met Office Chief Meteorologist, Paul Gundersen, said: “As with last week, the sunniest and warmest weather will be to the west of the UK with cooler, cloudier conditions persisting in the east for the next few days.

“The cloud will push inland across the country overnight, burning back to the east coast by day.

“Cloud amounts may vary day to day which will affect the feel of the weather in some areas.

“There is a small risk of an isolated shower across northern areas on Wednesday.”

The weather could become hotter, and more humid, possibly reaching mid-to high twenties Celsius in places, particularly in the south, by the weekend.

This brings a risk of scattered showers or thunderstorms in the South West later on Friday and into Saturday, although such developments are currently somewhat uncertain.

Whilst dry settled weather is enjoyed by some it does increase pollen levels, which are currently high across the south of the UK, with a slight respite further north where levels are low to moderate.