Today has seen the highest temperatures all week with London basking in 12°C sunshine (Picture: Rex/Shutterstock)

Crack out the factor 50, open the parasol and light up the barbecue, the weather is finally starting to warm up.

Today has seen the highest temperatures all week with London basking in 12°C sunshine.

But that’s not all, sun worshippers – we’re quickly approaching average conditions by the middle of next week.

The UK has been subject to unusually chilly weather for the last few weeks, with London seeing temperatures as low was 4°C.

The Met Office even predicted overnight frost – and snow – in some parts of the country.

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