- The sunny weather follows lightning strikes in Britain earlier this week
Temperatures are expected to soar above 20 degrees Celsius this holiday, with the weekend set to be scorching.
Monday is expected to bring a mix of rain and sunny spells, with temperatures expected to reach highs of 21 degrees Celsius.
London Temperatures are expected to average 15 degrees Celsius and will remain cloudy with outbreaks of rain, but in sunshine temperatures are only likely to reach the high teens.
But East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire will see the warmest spells in the country, with highs of 20 and 21 degrees Celsius.
In the north the day starts cloudy with some clear spells and heavy showers.
British holidaymakers flocked to Brighton beach this weekend to enjoy the sunny spells, but many in the south may be disappointed by cooler weather and a few showers on Monday
Families made the most of the sunny weather and warm temperatures by heading to the coast
Although it wasn't sunny everywhere, with cooler temperatures and clouds in some parts of Britain
The south will start with sunny spells, before heavy rain and thunderstorms move in in the afternoon.
Greg Dewhurst, a meteorologist at the Met Office, said: 'Generally it will be a mix of sunny spells and showers across the country.
'Some rain can fall anywhere, so people have to be prepared for that.
'For people who want to get away from it all, there will be some sunshine and warm spells. And if you manage to avoid a shower, it's wonderful in the sun.'
The sunny weather follows brighter days earlier this week, with temperatures reaching 20 degrees Celsius across the country on Thursday, making it the hottest day of the year so far.
Brits enjoying the Bank Holiday on Monday may need to avoid the showers to make the most of the sunny spells that last until Tuesday
Much of Britain will experience a scorching Bank Holiday on Monday, with temperatures reaching 21 degrees Celsius and remaining warm for the rest of the week
Despite the sunny weather in the north of England, the south may be disappointed by heavy rain and thunderstorms in the afternoon
The map shows a heatwave over East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, where temperatures could reach 21 degrees Celsius, while the south enjoys a cooler Bank Holiday on Monday
Although there is some uncertainty about the weather and showers are forecast to interrupt the sunny spells, most places should remain dry.
Despite a slightly cooler breeze, it should feel quite warm for those sitting in the sun.
The warmer days will continue until Tuesday as most people return to work.
In the week leading up to the bank holiday weekend, Britain was hit by thunderstorms and heavy rain, while on Wednesday and Thursday it also experienced its hottest days of the year so far.
On Wednesday evening, the Met Office recorded 4,840 lightning strikes across France and southern Britain.
According to the Met Office, the following day was the warmest of the year so far for all four home counties.
A peak temperature of 23.4 degrees Celsius was recorded at Santon Downham in Suffolk, while in Scotland the mercury reached 22.1 degrees Celsius in Kinlochewe and Achnagart in the northern Highlands.