Beachgoers are making the most of the 77F (25C) heat as England celebrate their World Cup win against Panama and Britain basks in glorious sunshine ahead of the 90F (32C) heatwave next week.
After a balmy weekend, the heat is expected to soar to 80F (27C) by Tuesday before rising into the high 80s and 90s on Wednesday – as hot as popular holiday destinations such as Marbella and even inching above Tahiti.
Average temperatures for this time of year usually hover around 70F (20C) in London and 64F (18C) in Manchester.
Britons took advantage of the tanning weather to flock outdoors today, heading to beaches and football fans soaking up the sun in front of big screens to watch England take on Panama at the Isle of Wight Festival.
Matching! Four beachgoers are pictured wading through the waves on Bournemouth beach in Dorset this afternoon. Temperatures reached 77F (25C) on Sunday as Britain basked in glorious sunshine, with the mercury expected to rise
A beachgoer in Bournemouth (left) and park-goer in east London (right) find different ways of enjoying the sunshine as temperatures reach 77F (25C)
Victory! An England fan is pictured on his friend’s shoulders at the Isle of Wight festival after they beat Panama 6-1
A sea of red and white is pictured over crowds at the Isle of Wight Festival after England sailed to victory against Panama
Fans are pictured celebrating after England’s World Cup victory against Panama this afternoon. The Isle of Wight Festival showed the game on big screens across the site
Britain will celebrate the World Cup with sweltering temperatures on Sunday – but it is only the start of a heatwave that will see the UK become hotter than the tropical paradise of Tahiti. Pictured: People at Bournemouth Beach in Dorset on Sunday
Britons took advantage of the tanning weather to flock outdoors today, heading to beaches and football fans basking in the sun to watch England take on Panama at the Isle of Wight Festival
Londoners enjoying the hot weather around the canal at Paddington’s Merchant Square on Sunday afternoon
England fans react as they watch the broadcast of the match at Croydon Box Park in south London on Sunday
Londoners enjoying the hot weather around the canal at Paddington’s Merchant Square on Sunday
People play in water fountains in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, during the warm weather on Sunday
Around a dozen people were still fast asleep by 10:30am on Sunday morning on Brighton Beach, being gently cosseted by the sound of the lapping waves
A dog takes an impromptu bath in a large drinking bowl at Dogfest at Ashton Court in Bristol
MET forecaster Rachel West said: ‘This week, there will be lots of dry, fine warm weather around. For the far north of the UK, at times it will be cloudy with the odd outbreak of rain. The warm will extend a good way north.’
Ms West added that Monday will have highs of 82F (28C), possibly even 84F (29C), and it will continue to get warmer as the week goes on.
From Tuesday until Thursday, temperatures could hit anywhere from to 90F, with Wednesday expected to be the warmest day of the week.
Ms West said the focus of the heat will be in the west, due to an eastern breeze that will cool down that part of the country.
The Weather Outlook forecaster Brian Gaze said: ‘Computer models show 95F isn’t out of the question in England’s south from midweek as temperatures continue to rise amid a Spanish plume of warm air.’
Forecasters say next Wednesday could be the hottest day of 2018, after a weekend of wall-to-wall sunshine around the UK. The blistering 30C peak will match highs in sunny holiday hot spots in southern Spain.
Fans watching at Ashton Gate football stadium in Bristol, during the England v Panama match on Sunday afternoon
And Britons took advantage of the tanning weather to flock outdoors, heading to beaches and football fans basking in the sun to watch England take on Panama at the Isle of Wight Festival (pictured)
Football fans are pictured posing for a picture at the Isle of Wight Festival where revellers dressed up and waved flags
England! England! Fans are pictured in fancy dress as they celebrate the win over Panama at the Isle of Wight festival today
Crowds of festival goers are pictured spraying beer and jumping up and down after England sailed to victory against Panama
England fans are pictured celebrating with their flags in Seaclose Park, Newport, after the win against Panama this afternoon
A dog leaps into the water at Dogfest in Bristol, getting a much-needed cool down on a sweltering 77F day
People ride on a boat on Sunday afternoon in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London
People in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London, during the predicted warm weather
A family rides a swan boat at the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park in east London during the warm weather on Sunday
Thousands of dogs and their owners came together to celebrate all things canine at Dogfest in Bristol on Sunday
Average temperatures for this time of year usually hover around 70F in London and 64F in Manchester. Pictured: Isle of Wight revellers
Football fans in summer gear as they get ready for the England V Panama World Cup in Shoreditch on Sunday afternoon
Some soaked up some sun on Brighton beach before heading to watch the World Cup match on Sunday
Thousands of sun-seeking Britons flocked to the beach to soak up the rays on Sunday.
Beaches across the country were filled with people getting some much welcome sun ahead of the England games.
One of the most popular beaches in the country was Brighton Beach, where the pebbles did not put off sunbathers.
Dozens of boozy Brits were already worse for wear by breakfast time by the party town’s world famous pier.
Three lions fans carrying St George’s fans were strewn across the beach as music blared from The Luna Beach Cinema where the match will be shown. Beachgoers were seen zip wiring above the seashore.
Sunbather Anthony Grist, 41, headed down to the pebbled coastline at 8am and said it was one of the best places in the country.
Soaking the sun with a can of Strongbow in hand as the Met Office predicted dry and sunny weather, the crane banksman from Brighton, East Sussex, said: ‘I’ve come for the sunshine and to lay on the beach.
‘I got down here at eight this morning, just enjoying the sun getting my tan.’
Sun loving football fans flocked to the iconic pebbled beaches of Brighton as temperatures were predicted to rise to 25C.
The Met Office forecast for today was: ‘A fine and sunny day is expected, with only limited amounts of cloud.’ Pictured: Friends enjoying the summer day in Paddington’s Merchant Square
A little boy cools down by playing in a water feature in Paddington’s Merchant Square on Sunday
People were fast asleep on Brighton beach after a heavy night on Sunday morning
Sun loving Brits flocked to the sandy shores of Bournemouth Beach as temperatures were predicted to rise to 25C
Fans watching at Ashton Gate football stadium in Bristol, during the England v Panama match this afternoon
Beaches across the country were filled with people getting some much welcome sun ahead of the England games
England fans watch the World Cup match against Panama on the big screen at the Isle of Wight on Sunday
Three lions fans carrying St George’s fans were strewn across Brighton beach as music blared from The Luna Beach Cinema where the match will be shown. Beachgoers were seen zip wiring above the seashore
Dogs wear St George’s flag neckerchiefs at Dogfest at Ashton Court, Bristol on Sunday
The Met Office predicted: ‘Fine, dry and sunny. Light winds, and feeling very warm.’
Shops lining the promenade were busy preparing for the onslaught of fans with one fishmonger drapsibg a large St George’s flag over a large plastic lobster.
Shops lining the promenade were busy preparing for the onslaught of fans with one fishmonger draping a large St George’s flag over a large plastic lobster.
The Met Office forecast for today was: ‘A fine and sunny day is expected, with only limited amounts of cloud.
‘Winds should remain light, leading to it feeling very warm. However some coastal areas will perhaps be a little cooler, with any onshore breeze that develops. Maximum temperature 25 °C.’
The average for this time of year is about 21C (70F) in London, 18C (64F) in Manchester and 17C (62F) in Scotland.
‘We’re going to be widely four or five degrees above that tomorrow and the next day,’ Mr Bowles said on Friday.
‘Monday 27C, Tuesday 28C, it’s quite likely, I’d say more likely than not, that somewhere in the UK on Wednesday will get 30C, probably the South East of England,’ he said.
Beaches across the country were filled with people getting some much welcome sun ahead of the England games. Pictured: Bournemouth Beach
Thousands of sun-seeking Britons flocked to the beach to soak up the rays on Sunday at Bournemouth Beach
Dogs and their owners take a rest at Dogfest in Bristol on Sunday afternoon instead of tuning into the World Cup
Forecasters say next Wednesday could be the hottest day of 2018, after a weekend of wall-to-wall sunshine around the UK. The blistering 30C peak will match highs in sunny holiday hot spots in southern Spain. Pictured: England fans in Bristol
A woman sits on a hay bale with her dog at Dogfest at Ashton Court, Bristol, where thousands of dogs and their owners come together to celebrate all things canine
MET forecaster Rachel West said: ‘This week, there will be lots of dry, fine warm weather around. For the far north of the UK, at times it will be cloudy with the odd outbreak of rain. The warm will extend a good way north’
From Tuesday until Thursday, temperatures could hit anywhere from to 90F, with Wednesday expected to be the warmest day of the week. Pictured: Isle of Wight revellers