UK weather maps show Britain set to be hotter than Greece this week with new highs

UK weather maps show Britain set to be hotter than Greece this week with new highsThe forecast shows temperatures could soar as high as 19C in parts of the country this weekCommentsNewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network12:32, 20 Apr 2026Updated 12:32, 20 Apr 2026View 2 ImagesParts of the UK will be hotter than Greece(Image: PA)Parts of the UK is set to scorch again this week with some regions even hotter than Athens.‌Sunshine is predicted for most of the week, picking up into highs of 17C on Wednesday and peaking to 19C in Cardiff and 18C in London and Manchester on Thursday, according to the Met Office.‌Meanwhile, the Greek capital will see temperatures of 17C - as well as wind and rain, the BBC forecast suggests.‌The forecast also shows the sunny spell will continue on into the weekend for the UK with temperatures of 18C on Friday and Saturday.Sunny intervals are forecast for the capital on Monday and Tuesday this week, with 14C and 15C respectively.‌View 2 ImagesThe Met Office predicts temperatures will soar to 19C on Thursday(Image: MET OFFICE)The Met Office says some early showers could come in across the North and East today while the South and West remains mostly dry with some spells of sun.By the evening, showers will gradually fade. The forecast says there will be clear spells at first but clouds will thicken and bring some drizzly outbreaks. Meanwhile, winds will strengthen in the south.Article continues belowOn Tuesday, there could be grey skies and patches of drizzle before settling and turning dried and brighter throughout the day with warm sunny spells for most.From Wednesday to Friday, it says the weather will stay largely settled but turning rather windy in the South and some clouds at times along eastern coasts with an onshore breeze.