UK to be 'as hot as Ibiza' on May Bank Holiday weekend with 23C temperatures
27 May 2021, 08:21 | Updated: 27 May 2021, 08:26
UK Bank Holiday weather: temperatures look set to soar over the May Bank Holiday weekend.
Parts of the country look set to be hotter than Ibiza this weekend with temperatures expected to soar.
It's been reported that areas in London and the Southeast will reach as high as 23C on the second May Bank Holiday weekend.
Temperatures are expected to reach 23C on the Bank Holiday Monday, which would be the same temperature as Ibiza.
After a wet and windy May, it is expected that today (Thursday May 27) will be the last day of poor weather - with temperatures expected to soar from Friday.
As reported by the Mirror, a Met Office spokesperson said: "Thursday will dawn bright as you step outside.
"It may be a bit chilly but it's going to warm up very quickly and very nicely.
"Showers easing, we gain some clearer skies.
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"[Today] some sunshine and feeling warm throughout the afternoon as temperatures climb into the high teens if not low 20s.
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Forecasters have predicted highs of up to 22C in some parts of the country today, with rain expected to fall this evening and into Friday morning.
However, temperatures look set to soar from tomorrow and into the weekend.
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