The Met Office has said parts of the UK could become "quite warm" over the next few weeks, as temperatures in the south east soar as high as 20C later in the month.
While conditions are set to remain "changeable" throughout October, temperatures are expected to be above average, and "quite warm" in places.
Forecast for October 12-21
The long-range forecast for the UK, covering October 12 to 21, says: "Remaining changeable through the middle of October, as a series of low pressure systems run across the North Atlantic, often to the north and northwest of the UK, bringing occasional bands of rain and strong winds, but interspersed with brighter and more showery conditions."
"Rain will be most prevalent across hills in the west and especially northwest, where above average rainfall is likely through this period. Longer drier interludes are more favoured in sheltered southern and eastern parts, but even here it is likely to be wetter than during recent weeks."
It continues: "Whilst brief cooler interludes are possible, temperatures are likely to be a little above average in many areas for the period as a whole, potentially quite warm in parts of the southeast early in the period."
20C in southern England
Met Office weather maps show temperatures reaching highs of 20C in parts of southern England including London, Cambridge and Peterborough on Tuesday, October 13.
The forecast follows a record-breaking summer of back-to-back heatwaves and uncharacteristically dry weather. Large parts of England and Wales remain in drought conditions while others are in "prolonged dry weather" status.
Drought and water bans continue
Ten water companies are still imposing a temporary use ban, including Wessex Water, Thames Water, Affinity Water and Anglian Water among others.
East Anglia, Hertfordshire and North London, Thames, Devon, Cornwall and Isles of Scilly, West Midlands, Wessex, Kent and South London, Solent and South Downs, East Midlands, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire remain in drought status.
Greater Manchester, along with the north east, Yorkshire, Cumbria and Lancashire, Merseyside and Chester are in prolonged dry weather - the stage before drought.
