With grey skies over Edinburgh on Sunday, residents might be wondering where the summer sun has gone.
According to the Met Office, warmer days are right around the corner. While rain persists overnight on July 6, blue skies are set to arrive on Monday morning.
Forecasters have suggested temperatures will reach 20C by late afternoon on July 7. Moving through the week, and residents can expect a balmy 27C on Friday.
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In between, some clouds will cover the city over Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday. However, warmer temperatures are still expected.
A Met Office spokesperson said: “Dry with sunny spells at first, then clouds building during the morning.
“A scattering of showers possible in the afternoon, but staying dry for most. Light winds. Maximum temperature 19C.
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“Outlook for Tuesday to Thursday: Ridge of high pressure will bring mostly dry and settled weather with sunny spells. Becoming warmer with mostly light winds.”
The sunny spell will stretch into Saturday, with another day of clear skies and bright sun. Temperatures will reach 25C, with a UV index of six in the early afternoon.
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