Britain will roast in dry and hot weather between now and the fifth month of the year kicking off in style in a fortnight's time.

A 'build of high pressure' will occur meaning 'dry weather across the UK'

Brits are set to enjoy a period of warm, dry weather in late April and early May.

Meteorologists have spoken out over the imminent weather shift - with April set to end in a balmy and sizzling condition.

Summer will be early as "hot and dry" sunshine is set to hit the UK due to high pressure, with the north-west of England facing the driest conditions - but they need to get through rain and thunderstorms first