Spring warmth set to return with 26C forecast next week

Into next week the temperature will continue to rise very gradually as the wind moves round to a south-westerly. By Tuesday and Wednesday it will have reached at or just above average with 16-20C for most parts of the UK. While there'll be some sunny spells, the weather will remain quite mixed with showers or longer spells or rain, especially the further north and west you are. Later in the week the temperature will start to rise even further with 20-26C looking likely across most areas. The highest temperatures will be most likely around south-east England. It's possible they may exceed the highest temperatures we've seen so far this year: UK & England - 26.6C at Kew Gardens on 8 April Wales - 24.8C at Mona Airfield on 7 April Scotland - 23.9C at Achnagart 31 April Northern Ireland - 21.5C at Altnahinch on 25 April There should also be quite a bit of dry and mostly sunny weather for many parts as an area of high pressure builds in from the south. There are signs the settled and warmer weather will persist into the bank holiday weekend. You can stay right up to date with the latest on the BBC Weather app or website .