Temperatures are expected to hit 26C this week following a month of grey and wet weather
The Met Office said the warm sunshine is thanks to ‘dominating’ levels of high pressure, but things will get cooler from Wednesday.
Forecaster Sarah Kent said: ‘High pressure is dominating this week bringing mostly settled conditions with variable amounts of cloud. ‘Where there is sun, particularly on Wednesday, temperatures could reach highs of 24C in England and Wales, while western areas in Scotland and Northern Ireland could be up to 26C.Tourists make the most of the summer holidays at the Perranporth beach in Cornwall UV and pollen levels will also be high across England and Wales over the coming days.
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