Weather maps reveal when UK temperatures will jump to balmy 23C

Brits are set to enjoy a balmy 23C later this week. The mercury is anticipated to rise, bringing sunshine to parts of the UK very soon.

Weather maps from WX Charts indicate warmer conditions are on their way, while the Met Office has said it will begin to feel more 'pleasant'. Temperatures could reach 23C on Friday, May 10.

The Midlands and the south of England are expected to see the best of the weather, with brighter conditions expected in Birmingham, London and Northampton. It is anticipated conditions will feel slightly cooler towards the coast around Brighton, Southampton and Eastbourne.

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Further north, temperatures will also fall slightly for people in Manchester and Newcastle, Express reports. Temperatures are also predicted to be cooler in Scotland and Wales.

Edinburgh could see highs of 17C while Aberdeen and Inverness could see temperatures in the mid-teens. In Wales, there could be highs of 18C in eastern areas.

Speaking to Sky, Met Office meteorologist Ellie Glaisyer said: "It will generally be a lot more settled this week. It will start to feel much more pleasant with temperatures on Tuesday likely to reach the very early twenties in the south, and then later on in the week, we could see temperatures of around 22C to 23C, while the north is likely to reach temperatures in the high teens.”

But the Met Office has said conditions could become more unsettled in the middle of the month. In its long-range forecast, the Met Office said: "The coming weekend will probably remain fine for many, with some spells of sunshine for most and it will continue to feel warm, especially in parts of the south and east where temperatures are likely to remain in the mid-20's.

"Some areas of cloud are likely, especially around some coasts and perhaps later in northwest Scotland, with an increasing risk of a few showers here too. Following this spell of pleasant May weather though, it's all change the following week with conditions likely to turn more changeable across the country, with rainfall likely to be above average in most areas."