UK expected to be warmer than Ibiza this weekend

This weekend will see "fine and sunny" skies for much of the UK, with some spots expected to be warmer than popular European holiday destinations.

Saturday could see temperatures of 18C or 19C in parts of East Anglia, north-west England, the north Midlands and north Wales, according to the Met Office.

Senior meteorologist Craig Snell, added there are a "few exceptions" to the warm temperatures in the far north of Scotland, but the weather will "generally be dry and sunny".

The warm conditions will continue into Sunday, where temperatures in parts of central England could reach up to 20C.

"Itll be more of the same and for the majority of the country it will be a similar day to Saturday," Mr Snell said, explaining that it will be "a warm weekend, particularly for the time of year".

Holiday hotspots such as Marbella in Spain or Italys Amalfi Coast - which are known for their sunny climates - could record lower temperatures than in the warmest parts of the UK.

Marbella on Spains south coast, has a forecasted high of 15C this weekend, Ibiza is forecasted 17C, and Sorrento on the Amalfi Coast, could reach a high of 18C.

But temperatures in the UK are expected to drop next week, in what Mr Snell described as "a bit of a shock to the system".

"Were expecting to see some cloud and rain coming in from the north and it will generally be much cooler."

In the meantime, make the most of the warmth this weekend and check the forecast for your local area on the BBC Weather website and app.