Bristol is set to experience a three-day heatwave towards the end of this week which will make the city warmer than popular holiday destinations including Sicily.
Temperatures in Bristol are expected to soar to 24C on May 15 and 16 according to the BBC, and will dip just slightly by May 17 when highs of 23C are anticipated. Meanwhile on the Italian island's capital Palermo, temperatures on these days are not expected to rise above 22C.
The Met Office's outlook for May 13 until May 22 across the entire United Kingdom also predicts bright and warm weather in the south of England. Its forecast says: "Dry weather for most throughout much of this period, bringing variable cloud and sunny spells to many areas.
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"However northern regions are likely to see stronger winds and spells of rain at first. Elsewhere winds should be generally light to moderate, and coastal areas may also experience periods of low cloud or fog.
"The settled weather will come to dominate through the second half of the period, with any rain confined to far western and northern areas. Temperatures are likely to rise above average through the first few days, except nearer to the coast and perhaps in the far north, which may see slightly cooler conditions, and it is expected to become warm, perhaps very warm, later in the period."
