Exactly when temperatures in London will soar to 28C in mini-heatwave and how long they'll stay like that

It's fair to say summer hasn't been all that we've hoped for this year. An incredible start in June was followed by long periods of rain and cloud throughout July and August while the rest of Europe basked in a record-breaking heatwave.

Now we've stumbled into September with the hollow feeling that summer never quite reached the British Isles. But before you descend into complete despair you'll be glad to know there is a chance of recovery next week.

From Monday (September 4) Londoners will be greeted by sunny skies for a week as the mercury reaches 27C. There is the chance the mercury could rise to 28C on Thursday as parks across the city will be packed as many soak in the late-summer sun, according to the Met Office.

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The mercury could reach 28C in London next week (Image: Rasid Necati Aslim/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images))

Temperatures will begin to rise from tomorrow (Sunday, September 3) with a pleasant 25C and sunny spells. Although the Met Office doesn't have accurate forecasts for the end of next week, its long range predictions show temperatures should stay above average for the first half of September.

Forecasters at AccuWeather believe next Sunday (September 10) will see the end of summer conditions as rain is predicted for two days. The Met Office believes northern and western areas could be affected by rain during this period, but it won't necessarily drift south towards London.

London & South East England weather forecast

Today:

Areas of mist, fog and low cloud for some at first, this lifting and breaking during the morning. Sunny spells then developing, along with a few showers. Feeling warm with light winds, but cooler near eastern coasts. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Tonight:

Any afternoon showers quickly fading. Then a dry night with clear spells, allowing the formation of further areas of mist and fog. Light winds. Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Sunday:

Early mist and fog gradually clearing to leave a dry day with sunshine, possibly hazy under some thin high cloud. Warm or very warm, but perhaps cooler near eastern coasts. Maximum temperature 26 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Largely dry through this period, but with overnight fog patches clearing during the mornings to leave sunny spells. Temperatures becoming very warm, locally hot. Occasionally breezy, especially on the coast.

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