BBC weather star shares when sunbathing and ice-cream temperatures are set to hit
The BBC's long-range weather forecast delivered some good news
So far this summer it's been more jackets-and-heating weather than sunbathing-and-lollies but all that is set to change, according to the latest long-range weather forecast.
However, things may get worse before they get better, with rain and even the threat of an almighty thunderstorm on the horizon. But if you have plans for the weekend and beyond, there's some very good news.
Temperatures are set to hit highs of 23C on Friday, delivering nice temperatures over the weekend ahead of 25C weather on Monday and Tuesday in many parts of the UK.
The BBC's Louise Lear told viewers: "We are mid-way through the month of June. It's been pretty disappointing so far hasn't it? Rather cool and showery at times" - thanks in part to the global jetstream, which blows from west to east.
But all that is set to change with things taking a turn from Wednesday before temperatures build into the weekend - which is good news for anyone wanting to get outside and enjoy the sunshine.
"Temperatures will start to climb, back to where they should be really for this time of year," Louise said, adding: "Temperatures will be, if you've got the sunshine, a little higher.
"So on Friday eastern Scotland will see some sunnier moments, the east of the Pennines are well. We'll see temperatures into the low 20s."
But Sunday is where things really take off, with the forecaster explaining: "By the time we head into Sunday the jetstream is going to move and head to the north. It'll be the north of the UK, from the south side of the jet, the warmer side of the jet.
"And that's going to allow an area of high pressure to build and potentially stay with us to close out the month of June."
She cautioned: "You'll need to keep abreast of the forecast before you get too excited but it does look reasonably promising. On the whole it will be dier, settled and a little warmer than it's been so far this month."