Get out your swimming trunks and head to the beach because today could be the warmest day of the year so far.

London is set to bask in temperatures hotter than Athens with the mercury forecast to rise to 20°C, higher than the 19°C expected in the Greek capital.

The Met Office office said these unusually warm temperatures are the result of a warm southerly airflow.

The Mediterranean temperatures will peak at 4pm but they will not drop dramatically as we head into the night with it not expected to be lower than 17°C.

Hot weather is set to hit the capital today

Unfortunately, the sunny weather will not last long as tomorrow (Friday March 31) ushers in a cloudy start to the weekend.

Tomorrow and Saturday will see colder highs of 15°C, while on Sunday it will hit 16°C.

So, slather on that sun cream and head outside to make the most of today.

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