Easter weekend could bring hottest UK temperatures of the year so far

Southern and eastern areas are most likely to see some sunshine and clearer skies in the afternoon, the Met Office said. Photograph: Amer Ghazzal/REX/Shutterstock

Easter weekend could bring the hottest temperatures of the year so far across the UK, with highs of up to 22C in some areas, weather forecasters have said.

Warm weather is due to continue throughout the week, with dry conditions expected for most of the country ahead of the bank holiday.