Much-needed sunshine is finally returning to the UK this month after Brits experienced the wettest March on record since 1981.
The Met Office's forecast for Monday says the new week will begin on a sunny note for most parts of the country, with temperatures feeling pleasant and warmer than they have been in recent days.
Despite some occasional rain in places at times, the weather is expected to be sunny throughout the week.
Forecasters said the Easter weekend will also be warm with "strong spring sunshine" brought in by high pressure.
According to Ladbrokes, this month could be the hottest April on record. As temperatures go up, bookies have cut odds from 5/1 to just 3/1 on this month being the warmest April ever.
Alex Apati of Ladbrokes said: "We've already been forced to slash odds on this being a record-breaking hot April, with temperatures finally heading in the right direction."
The Met Office's long-range weather forecast from April 6 to April 15 says the south and east of England is expected to remain dry, with clear or sunny spells.
All around the UK, there will be drier and brighter interludes despite the possibility of some unsettled spells.
The forecast adds: "Winds expected to be generally light during this time but there may be some spells of windier weather, towards mid-April. Temperatures likely remaining close to or a little above average."
Over Easter, temperatures around the UK may reach 13C, while parts of Europe including Spain and Greece already record highs of over 20C.
From April 16 to April 30, high pressure to the north will continue, with higher chances of drier weather, but there may be more widely unsettled and windy weather, according to the Met Office.
During this period, temperatures are expected to remain close to or just above average.
Sunny weather is finally returning after weeks of rain, winds and stormy weather which caused several flood warnings and alerts to be issued around England.
Storm Mathis also brought power outages across Cornwall, with gusts of up to 93mph (150km/h) recorded at Gwennap Head, near Penzance.
It comes after the Met Office confirmed that England had its wettest March since 1981, with Wales and Northern Ireland also seeing on eof their wettest Marches on record.
According to provisional data up to March 30, 111.3mm of rain fell in England - 91% more than its average.
Wales had 197.5mm of rain, some 91% more than its long-term average and Northern Ireland saw 137.4mm of rain falling, which is 58% more than average.
Dr Mark McCarthy, head of the National Climate Information Centre, said: "Although the month started cold and dry for many, moist, milder air soon pushed up from the south bringing frequent heavy periods of rain, this being longest-lasting in the southern half of the UK.
"Overall this has been an unsettled month dominated by Atlantic low pressure weather systems. Many parts of southern and central England and south Wales have received more than double their average rainfall for March, which is in stark contrast to the dry February England experienced."
UK 5 day weather forecast
Today:
Cloudy start away from eastern England, perhaps with a little light rain and drizzle. Cloud soon breaking with sunny spells in east spreading to most areas by afternoon. Breezy and cool in the east.
Tonight:
Dry and clear for most. Chilly with widespread frost away from NW Scotland and much of Northern Ireland where becoming a little cloudier.
Monday:
A sunny day for most and feeling pleasant away from brisk winds in parts of the south and east. Sunshine hazier in north/northwest with more high cloud.
Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday:
Frosty start for many on Tuesday then sunny by day, but cloudier with occasional rain far west. Thereafter, most places seeing rain at times, brightening from the west later.
