Yellow weather warnings have been issued for the capital as heavy rain is set to sweep across the city , according to forecasters.
A Met Office forecaster said: "Outbreaks of rain, heavy at times, will affect some areas on Tuesday (May 10), with an increasing risk of heavy, thundery showers breaking out on Tuesday afternoon and evening - these perhaps lasting overnight into Wednesday."
They continued: "Whilst some of the rain will be heavy, rainfall amounts now look less likely to lead to flooding.
"However, there is now a greater risk of some heavy, thundery downpours breaking out during Tuesday afternoon and evening."
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It comes after a glorious weekend of Londoners enjoying highs of 27 degrees , with Sunday (May 8) being the hottest day in the capital so far.
Scorching weather led to west London's parks being filled with BBQ's, boaters and dog walkers basking in the sun.
The remainder of the week is expected to include some scattered bright spells and showers, with temperatures lowering to around 16 degrees on Friday, according to meteorologists.
The end of April saw a strange mix in temperatures as commuters captured videos of snowfall and sleet .
