Britain is set to be hotter than the Mediterranean this week with temperatures expected to reach almost 20C in southern England on Wednesday.
As a result, parts of the UK are due to become warmer than Malta, according to forecasters.
Northern England will also enjoy the warm spell with temperatures reaching 17C, while Scotland will see highs of 14C.
The unseasonably warm weather comes as March is predicted to reach its sunniest state for 115 years.
The balmy conditions mark a significant departure from typical March temperatures, with many Britons likely to enjoy outdoor activities in the unexpected warmth.
A glorious March is seeing double the normal sunshine for parts of England and 50 per cent more for most, Met Office data shows, as many regions across England have already recorded around 120 hours of sunshine in the first three weeks of the month.
Forecasters suggest another 50 hours in the next week could see March 2025 beat the record for England's sunniest March since records began in 1910.
The current record stands at 171 hours, which was set in 1929.
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However, the warm spell is not expected to last since, when clocks go forward on the early hours of March 30, temperatures will drop significantly across the country.
Mother's Day will receive mixed conditions with rain and gusty winds forecast for some parts of the country.
Southern areas are expected to enjoy drier weather during the holiday.
A Met Office forecaster said: "It will feel pleasant in spells of sunshine across many areas. But in the last days of March, the North has a greater chance of rain and windier spells with a possibility of gales, with dry conditions more favoured in the South. Chilly nights are possible."
The warm conditions follow a weekend of unsettled weather across parts of the UK as heavy rain, hail and thunder plagued southern England and the East Midlands on Saturday, with around 400 lightning strikes recorded nationwide.
The downpours even caused flooding in some areas, with parts of the M18 in Yorkshire and M40 near Warwick closed due to water on the carriageway.
Met Office meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer explained the recent thunderstorms were caused by "surface-based convection" as strong sunshine heated the ground.
This weather follows the UK experiencing its warmest spring equinox day since 1972 last Thursday, when temperatures reached 21C in parts of the country.
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As a result, parts of the UK are due to become warmer than Malta, according to forecasters.
Northern England will also enjoy the warm spell with temperatures reaching 17C, while Scotland will see highs of 14C.
The unseasonably warm weather comes as March is predicted to reach its sunniest state for 115 years.
The balmy conditions mark a significant departure from typical March temperatures, with many Britons likely to enjoy outdoor activities in the unexpected warmth.
A glorious March is seeing double the normal sunshine for parts of England and 50 per cent more for most, Met Office data shows, as many regions across England have already recorded around 120 hours of sunshine in the first three weeks of the month.
Forecasters suggest another 50 hours in the next week could see March 2025 beat the record for England's sunniest March since records began in 1910.
The current record stands at 171 hours, which was set in 1929.
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However, the warm spell is not expected to last since, when clocks go forward on the early hours of March 30, temperatures will drop significantly across the country.
Mother's Day will receive mixed conditions with rain and gusty winds forecast for some parts of the country.
Southern areas are expected to enjoy drier weather during the holiday.
A Met Office forecaster said: "It will feel pleasant in spells of sunshine across many areas. But in the last days of March, the North has a greater chance of rain and windier spells with a possibility of gales, with dry conditions more favoured in the South. Chilly nights are possible."
The warm conditions follow a weekend of unsettled weather across parts of the UK as heavy rain, hail and thunder plagued southern England and the East Midlands on Saturday, with around 400 lightning strikes recorded nationwide.
The downpours even caused flooding in some areas, with parts of the M18 in Yorkshire and M40 near Warwick closed due to water on the carriageway.
Met Office meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer explained the recent thunderstorms were caused by "surface-based convection" as strong sunshine heated the ground.
This weather follows the UK experiencing its warmest spring equinox day since 1972 last Thursday, when temperatures reached 21C in parts of the country.
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