This is exactly how hot it's going to get in London this week

Temperatures will reach highs of 27C in the capital this week, according to the Met Office forecast

Buckle up, Londoners, it’s going to get hot, hot, hot in the capital this week.

We'll be soaking up the sun in London this week! | AFP via Getty Images

placeholder image — We'll be soaking up the sun in London this week! | AFP via Getty Images

The Big Smoke is bracing for five days of sunshine and ‘tropical’ temperatures.

Thursday (1st May) will be the hottest day of the week as temperatures reach 27C in the capital.

It will actually be warmer here in London than in Malaga, Spain, on several days this week.

David Oliver is a Met Office Deputy Chief Meteorologist. He said: “Despite media speculation, next week’s conditions are likely to fall just outside of official Met Office heatwave thresholds.

“However, this shouldn’t lead to any disappointment as many can anticipate a very fine spell of weather with temperatures reaching 27°C during the middle of the week.”

For a little bit of extra summer fun, the sun will set at 8:30pm this week, giving you the perfect opportunity to make the most of the warm weather.

We suggest heading to one of London’s beautiful Royal Parks for a picnic or to a rooftop bar for a cocktail in the sun.