The Met Office has revealed that a heatwave is on its way, with temperatures set to increase drastically from mid-May.

From Saturday 6 May Brits will begin to notice the temperature getting warmer across the UK, and it will then slowly increase over the following weeks.

Highs of 23C are expected in certain parts of the UK according to the Met Office, and there's even more good news, as the three-month outlook predicts chances of hot weather in the UK are double that of previous years.

The UK's sizzling summer is on its way, and meteorologist Marco Petagna has said that the weather could begin to get "very warm" by the third week of May, according to The Mirror.

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Temperatures are predicted to peak in the south of England, with Marco adding: “Temperatures are several degrees above where they should be at this time of year."

There's a chance that temperatures could rise into the mid-20s and remain there for around nine days, resulting in a "brief" heatwave.

Brits enjoyed a taster of warmer climates last month, with the highest temperature of the year – 23.4C – being recorded on Good Friday at St James' Park in London.

The Met Office's three-month outlook also looks very promising, and states: “There is an increase in the likelihood of warmer-than-average conditions in the month ahead.

“Predictions are consistent in suggesting an increase in the likelihood of temperatures being above average overall. While this doesn’t necessarily mean heatwaves will occur, it does increase the likelihood of heatwaves compared to normal.”

Looking at the weather during mid-May, the Met Office also states: "Dry weather is likely for most throughout much of this period, bringing variable cloud and sunny spells to most areas.

"Northern regions are more likely to see a scattering of showers at the start, interspersed by bands of more persistent or heavier rain at times."

Speaking about the recent wet weather and cooler temperatures, Met Office forecaster Clare Nasir said: "Good news for parks, gardens and also farmland, we are seeing some rain over the next few days certainly after a dry April.

"This is welcome rain and it will also mean with a canopy of cloud, temperatures will be relatively mild for this time of the year."

Bookies have already started slashing the odds on a sizzling hot four months, with many predicting this year's summer could be one for the record books.

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