Temperatures could exceed 28C in the coming days according to forecasters.

The Met Office has predicted “a late dose of summer” just as the school term is due to begin.

The hot spell is set to peak on Wednesday and Thursday, but is likely to continue until the weekend.

Met Office meteorologist Jonathan Vautrey said: “The last time we hit 30C in the UK was on July 7 so almost two months ago and 32C was all the way back at the end of June.

“It is a late dose of summer but unfortunately not everyone might be able to make the most of it with school activities.

“Hopefully, for many it will just brighten things up a bit and people won’t be as disappointed with 2023 overall.”

He urged people to stay hydrated and use sunscreen, with UV levels being moderate to high.

“It does bring health risks to people who are vulnerable,” he added.

Here we take a look at the Met Office forecast for north London (Hampstead) over the next seven days.

Monday (September 4)

 

1pm – 24C

4pm – 26C

7pm – 24C

10pm – 22C

Tuesday (September 5)

 

7am – 16C

10am – 21C

1pm – 26C

4pm – 27C

7pm – 24C

10pm – 21C

Wednesday (September 6)

 

7am – 18C

10am – 21C

1pm – 26C

4pm – 28C

7pm – 28C

10pm – 24C

Thursday (September 7)

 

7am – 19C

10am – 22C

1pm – 26C

4pm – 28C

7pm – 27C

10pm – 23C

Friday (September 8)

 

7am – 19C

10am – 21C

1pm – 25C

4pm – 27C

7pm – 26C

10pm – 23C

Saturday (September 9)

 

7am – 19C

10am – 21C

1pm – 24C

4pm – 26C

7pm – 26C

10pm – 23C

Sunday (September 10)

 

7am – 19C

10am – 21C

1pm – 24C

4pm – 25C

7pm – 24C

10pm – 21C