There are reports parts of Britain could be hotter than Barcelona by the middle of the month as the mercury starts to rise towards the mid-30s. While the weather has been cooler of late, this could all change for parts of the UK.
A weather map by WXCharts of Europe suggests a mid-July high of 35C putting the UK ahead of holiday destinations such as Spain and Italy. On Friday, July 15 the mercury could rise to 35C in central and southern England, in Barcelona it is not expected to get any warmer than 31C, MirrorOnline reports.
While the Met Office is saying the mercury could hit 30C in parts of the country this weekend. It says temperatures are set to be 'widely above average', especially in the south.
