Weather in London this week: Capital city set for scorcher as temperatures to hit 27C on Friday

After what has felt like days of non-stop rain, London is set for a week of sunshine and warm weather.

According to the latest Met Office forecast, temperatures could get as high as 27C in the capital on Friday, 13th June.

Sunny intervals mark the perfect start to the summer season, as London erupts with events and festivals.

Thousands of people will flock to the UK capital for the King’s Official Birthday celebrations and the Lido Festival in Victoria Park this weekend.

Weather in London this week

Here’s a breakdown of this week’s weather forecast for London.

Tuesday, 10th June - Overcast changing to sunny intervals by early evening. 22C.

Wednesday, 11th June - Sunny intervals. 25C.

Thursday, 12th June - Cloudy changing to light showers by late morning. 25C.

Friday, 13th June - Sunny intervals changing to light showers in the afternoon. 27C.

Saturday, 14th June - Sunny intervals. 23C.

Sunday, 15th June - Sunny intervals. 23C.

According to BBC Weather, there is a chance that heavy thunderstorms will break out across the South on Friday night, following a day of humid conditions.

The start of next week is set to be a warm one too with temperatures of around 25C expected on Monday and Tuesday.

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