IT may feel more like the autumn at present, but fear not, warmer temperatures are just around the corner. 

Cloudy skies and patchy rain has meant that temperatures have struggled to go above 15C in Herefordshire today (Tuesday). 

However, by Friday (July 7), the forecast is for wall-to-wall sunshine with the mercury set to reach as high as 27C. 

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It comes on the back of June being confirmed as being the hottest on record for the UK.

According to provisional Met Office figures, the average temperature for the month was 15.8C, elipsing the previous record by 0.9C.

Many parts of the country basked in temperatures in the mid 20s for many days, with the highest recorded being 32.5C.

Saturday (July 8) is also set to be warm, although there is a risk of thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon.

However, make the most of the weather this weekend, as rain is forecast for the whole of next week, with any sunny spells being at a minimum.