As the UK experiences rising temperatures, visitors to Benidorm may be disappointed as weather forecasts indicate that the UK capital will be hotter than the popular Spanish destination this week.
By Wednesday, temperatures in the UK could reach 17°C as the cold spell dissipates with the arrival of spring. Throughout the rest of the week, temperatures are expected to range between 14°C and 16°C, with abundant sunshine across the region.
Unfortunately for those seeking to escape the UK weather for some Benidorm sunshine, the forecast for the Spanish destination shows cloud cover and rain for much of the week.
On Sunday, March 22, temperatures are forecasted to reach 15°C in the UK, slightly higher than Benidorm’s 14°C. While sunny skies are expected in Britain, Benidorm is likely to experience cloudy and grey conditions.
The Met Office anticipates that the settled weather pattern in the UK will persist, with “frequent spells of pleasant spring sunshine” in the upcoming days.
Despite warmer daytime temperatures, overnight lows will drop significantly. Wednesday night is expected to reach 4°C, with Thursday night even chillier at 3°C, potentially leading to fog and frost in some areas.
The Met Office’s forecast for March 19 to 28 suggests a trend towards more settled conditions across the UK, with most places staying dry. Temperature fluctuations are expected, with the possibility of overnight frost and fog, balanced by pleasant spring sunshine during the day.
While daytime temperatures may reach 20°C in some areas on Monday, the BBC Weather forecasts dry and bright conditions later in the week.
According to BBC Weather, Thursday will see a band of rain moving in from the west, with the south-east likely to remain mostly dry and bright. Friday is expected to bring cloud cover and scattered light rain confined mostly to the south-east, while the rest of the UK should stay dry with sunny intervals, except for cloudier conditions in north-west Scotland. Saturday is predicted to be dry for most regions, with sunny periods, although the south may see some showers.