Temperatures set to sizzle in May as Brits to bask in Bank Holiday heat

Brits are set to bask in an early May heat with temperatures predicted to soar 'above average'.

The Bank Holiday Monday on May 6 is expected to bring a sizzle to the UK, with the mercury potentially hitting a balmy 17C. While we'll see some cooler moments with lows of 13C, the highs could reach into the early twenties.

The BBC has forecasted: "Later in the week, they may actually creep to above average." According to weather maps and charts from WX Charts, which utilise Met Desk projections, the UK is set to glow with warmth as temperatures rocket during the early part of May, BirminghamLive reports.

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This week's outlook isn't quite as warm, with the Met Office describing the region as having a "chilly but bright start" today (April 24). It states: "Perhaps the odd shower in the east through the afternoon, but staying dry for most. Feeling chilly with a light northerly breeze. Maximum temperature 12C."

The forecast for Thursday reads: "Another chilly start on Thursday, but staying dry for most with lengthy sunny spells, although the odd shower still possible. Temperatures around average. Maximum temperature 13C."

Looking ahead from Friday to Sunday, the Met Office says: "Showers becoming more widespread through Friday and into Saturday, with longer spells of rain at times likely into Sunday. Temperatures slowly recovering to near average, and turning increasingly windy."