Britons will need to get t-shirts and shades ready for another blast of near-70f spring sunshine.
Temperatures over the coming days are forecast to climb as tropical winds sweep in from the south.
Tussling weather patterns will deliver a wet and windy run-up to the next warm spell, with northern and western britain facing heavy downpours.
The second half of april, however, could bring a nationwide change as calming high pressure takes control.