Britain is set to experience its warmest weather of the year this week, with temperatures forecast to reach 24C in parts of south-east England. The brief spell of summer-like conditions will be driven by brisk south-easterly winds drawing warm air in from the European continent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Temperatures on Tuesday and Wednesday are expected to climb 6 to 10C above average for early April, according to BBC Weather’s lead presenter Simon King<\/strong><\/a>. On Tuesday, much of the country will see highs in the high teens and low twenties, with 22C likely across the south Midlands and the west coast of Wales, enough to surpass the previous yearly high of 20.9C, which was recorded on 31 March at Pershore, Worcestershire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Wednesday is forecast to push temperatures even higher, potentially reaching 23C or 24C across south-east England. Conditions will remain largely sunny throughout England and Wales, though cloud and rain are expected to move into western Scotland<\/strong>, Northern Ireland <\/strong>and Irish Sea<\/strong> coasts during the afternoon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Tuesday is anticipated to bring mostly clear skies across England and Wales, though cloud will build in Northern Ireland and western Scotland alongside a few showers. The warmth will be widespread enough that much of the population can expect conditions more reminiscent of summer than early spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n