The Met Office has shared its verdict on how long the warm weather will last, with a peak of 27C likely on Tuesday and dry, fine weather expected over the weekend.
Warm start to October
It has been a rather mild start to autumn, with temperatures remaining around 20C as we welcome in a new month of October this week.
This week, rain will sweep across the UK. It is expected to be heaviest in the North West in the early hours of Wednesday (September 30). But it isn't the start of spooky season just yet, as the rain will hold off and "dry and fine weather" is expected as we head into the weekend.
Met Office forecast details
Met Office chief forecaster Matthew Lehnert said: "A deep area of low pressure far into the Atlantic is the primary driver behind the UK’s weather over the next few days. Its first influence will help pull some warmer air over much of the country on Tuesday, with a peak of 27C likely – which is notably warm for the time of year. A warm night will follow across southern and eastern areas, with minimum temperatures of 19°C in places."
High pressure will gradually build in over much of the UK over the weekend, reducing the chances of any rainfall and bringing a weekend of pleasant weather for many. Met Office deputy chief forecaster Steven Keates said: "There’s a good degree of confidence that high pressure will become more dominant over the weekend with lots of dry and fine weather for many."
Outlook for next week
Mr Keates added: "Temperatures will generally be around average for the time of year, with this high pressure likely to linger for at least the start of next week."
In its outlook for the start of October, the Met Office said it will be "warmer than average". It added: "Some interludes of more unsettled weather and stronger winds are likely at times, but there are mixed signals as to where these are more probable. Temperatures are likely to remain warmer than average."
