Parts of the UK could be as warm as Greece ahead of the Easter weekend, it's hoped.
Forecasters believe Britain will finally get some warm spring weather but it will mostly be in the south of England.
Residents in Kent and Surrey could enjoy temperatures ranging from 16C and 18C, the same temperatures as the hottest part of Greece, according to data available from WXCharts.
That would put it on par with the Greek city of Larissa - which will reach 18C this week.
Temperatures across the UK drop by a couple of degrees towards the West Country will be more like 13C or 14C.
While southern parts of Britain will be hit with warmer temperatures, the same can’t be said for the rest of the UK next week.
Temperatures will be around 9C near Newcastle and other northeast regions.
The Met Office has said that areas in the north will still be subject to chilly conditions, but on the whole, the forecast is drier and less windy than as of late.
Regions in Scotland see the mercury sitting in the single digits with a max of 7C.
The Met Office said: "Breezy and rather cloudy with some rain spreading northeast during Monday and Tuesday.
“Drier and less windy on Wednesday. Becoming warmer in the south, but remaining cold in the north.”
However not all hope is lost as forecasters hint at warmer temperatures for the Bank Holiday could be on the cards for some.
Jim Dale, a meteorologist for British Weather Services, said: “There are two weather systems which threaten some rain next week, one at the start and one at the end of the week.
“However, temperatures look like they are picking up on Monday and this should be the trend into Easter.”
However western parts of the country could see their plans dampened by bouts of rainy weather.
An ‘erratic’ jet stream will bring bouts of rain at the start of this week with the potential for further showers at Easter.
Met Office meteorologist Aidan McGivern said: "The jet stream will move erratically cross the UK during the start to the middle of next week bringing showers or longer spells of rain especially across western parts of the country."
By the end of the Easter weekend, temperatures are anticipated to dip toward zero in the early mornings.
