July could end up being the hottest month ever on record in the UK as experts are predicting a four-week heatwave with temperatures soaring into the 30s.
It could even reach as high as 36.6C in some parts of London and other southern areas by July 15.
Meanwhile, temperatures could exceed 33.8C in the Midlands and and 26.6C in the north.
Temperatures will slowly creep up throughout this week, according to BBC Weather and the Met Office.
The BBC predicts by Thursday London is expected to reach temperatures of 25C and on Friday it will heat up further to 27C.
The heat will then remain consistently high, hovering between mid-20s earlier this week up to a scorching 31C at its hottest according to the BBC's outlook.
It's been predicted that the heatwave could last up to four weeks, starting this week.
In light of forecasters' predictions, bookmakers have slashed odds on July 2022 being the hottest month on record in the UK.
The overall outlook from the BBC suggests temperatures will start to get hotter than average for this time of year by the end of this week.
Today is already looking pleasant, with BBC Weather predicting it will get up to 23C in London.
Temperatures are then set to creep up as the week goes on, reaching a scorching 28C over this coming weekend.
Next Wednesday could see highs of a sweltering 31C in the capital, although this forecast could change as it's over a week away.
The Met Office's long range forecast is also predicting "very warm temperatures" in the period from July 8 to 17.
It says that high pressure building from the south west this coming Friday (July 8) will come to define the period, causing fine and dry weather, light winds and the hot temperatures mentioned, especially in southern and eastern parts of the country.
There may be more cloud and light drizzles of rain at points in the north west.
And yet highs of 28C are still predicted even in Scotland from next week.
The Met Office concludes that temperatures will range from near to above average, to hot in the south of England.
Brian Gaze, a forecaster at Weather Outlook, told The Sun that long-range computer models are predicting very warm conditions in the last third of July.
He added that the hottest weather in the UK usually comes in July or August, and that periods of extreme heat have become more common in recent years.
"I wouldn't be surprised if temperatures climbed to 35C (91F). To put a little context on that, the hottest day in the entire decade of the 1980s was 34.4C," he said.
Mr Gaze also explained how predictions change multiple times right up until the day.
Speaking to The Express he said: “These computer models showing possible scenarios are run by forecasting centres hundreds of times a day.
“We can’t be specific when we are looking more than a week ahead, but, at the top end, some of these models have shown extremely hot conditions of up to 41C degrees. It's certainly the first time that I've seen a computer model show 40C degrees in the UK.
“At the moment, the current prediction models for the same period of time show temperatures within the low 30s.”
He added that this increase in temperature was a result of the extreme weather in southern European countries we've been seeing over the last month.
Due to the predicted hot temperatures, there are warnings about being careful with water use.
An Environment Agency spokesperson said: "People should use water wisely and follow advice from their suppliers. Further hot, dry weather could put pressure on some areas.
"We will continue to take action where necessary. River flows and reservoir levels have receded across central and south western England."
Water regulator Ofwat said: "If possible, take a shower instead of a bath. A five-minute shower uses half the volume of a bath. Wait until you have a full load before using your washing machine or dishwasher."
