After months of rain, prepare for a mini-heatwave with parts of the country set to be as warm as Madrid by midweek. The ‘warm and pleasant spell of spring weather’ by day comes despite a risk of chilly nights and frost. The warmest conditions are expected on Wednesday, with 20C (68F) in parts of Wales and western England and 19C (66F) as far north as Manchester. After a damp start to the week with cloudy skies and rain, conditions are set to clear through tomorrow before things heat up. Forecasters predict more settled weather, which could last for the rest of the month.

Source: Daily Mail March 16, 2026 18:38 UTC