Britons are set to enjoy a warm spell next week as temperatures soar to as high as 20C across the UK.
The Met Office has predicted that most places will experience dry conditions with clear or sunny spells at the turn of the month.
Gentle winds are expected to accompany the pleasant weather as the country moves from March into April.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-teens over the weekend, with highs of 14C in London.
From Sunday onwards, the mercury will climb significantly across the country.
Southern England will see temperatures reach 18C on Sunday, whilst the north of England and Scotland will remain above average at 14C.
These warmer conditions are forecast to continue consistently through the early part of next week.
Wednesday will see the peak of the warm spell, with London and the south-east expected to enjoy temperatures of up to 20C.
The north won't miss out on the pleasant conditions, with temperatures forecast to reach 18C in northern regions.
Greater Manchester is set to reach 20C on Thursday, putting it a whole 3Cs above Barcelona.
The Met Office noted that inland areas will experience a "general day-on-day warming" throughout next week.
Coastal areas will remain somewhat cooler, with an additional risk of mist or sea fog affecting parts of the east coast.
Despite the general warming trend, the Met Office has highlighted regional variations in the forecast.
While most of the UK will enjoy the warm spell, those near the coast can expect cooler temperatures.
Parts of the east coast may experience mist or sea fog during the period.
The Met Office also noted that while some showers may affect southern or western areas, most of the country can expect "dry and fine weather".
A Met Office spokesman clarified that whilst temperatures will be above average, they won't reach heatwave thresholds.
"A heatwave is an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity," he added.
"While the temperatures next week are expected to be warm and above average for the time of year, they are unlikely to be anything unusual for late March, early April."
The Met Office added that temperatures will "likely be around or above normal and feeling warm during the day".
However, they cautioned that "some cold nights are still possible when skies are clear".
Overall, Britons can look forward to a pleasant spell of spring weather, with temperatures well above the seasonal average.
The warm conditions will provide a welcome respite after the typically changeable British weather of recent weeks.
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The Met Office has predicted that most places will experience dry conditions with clear or sunny spells at the turn of the month.
Gentle winds are expected to accompany the pleasant weather as the country moves from March into April.
Temperatures are expected to remain in the mid-teens over the weekend, with highs of 14C in London.
From Sunday onwards, the mercury will climb significantly across the country.
Southern England will see temperatures reach 18C on Sunday, whilst the north of England and Scotland will remain above average at 14C.
These warmer conditions are forecast to continue consistently through the early part of next week.
Wednesday will see the peak of the warm spell, with London and the south-east expected to enjoy temperatures of up to 20C.
The north won't miss out on the pleasant conditions, with temperatures forecast to reach 18C in northern regions.
Greater Manchester is set to reach 20C on Thursday, putting it a whole 3Cs above Barcelona.
The Met Office noted that inland areas will experience a "general day-on-day warming" throughout next week.
Coastal areas will remain somewhat cooler, with an additional risk of mist or sea fog affecting parts of the east coast.
Despite the general warming trend, the Met Office has highlighted regional variations in the forecast.
While most of the UK will enjoy the warm spell, those near the coast can expect cooler temperatures.
Parts of the east coast may experience mist or sea fog during the period.
The Met Office also noted that while some showers may affect southern or western areas, most of the country can expect "dry and fine weather".
A Met Office spokesman clarified that whilst temperatures will be above average, they won't reach heatwave thresholds.
"A heatwave is an extended period of hot weather relative to the expected conditions of the area at that time of year, which may be accompanied by high humidity," he added.
"While the temperatures next week are expected to be warm and above average for the time of year, they are unlikely to be anything unusual for late March, early April."
The Met Office added that temperatures will "likely be around or above normal and feeling warm during the day".
However, they cautioned that "some cold nights are still possible when skies are clear".
Overall, Britons can look forward to a pleasant spell of spring weather, with temperatures well above the seasonal average.
The warm conditions will provide a welcome respite after the typically changeable British weather of recent weeks.
Find Out More...