UK weather maps show where and when 17C 'Indian Summer' arrives in England

Britain is set to enjoy unusually warmer weather in the coming days as new weather maps reveal a 17C 'Indian Summer' on the way. The unseasonal autumnal hot weather is likely to arrive on November 4 going into Bonfire Night on November 5, according to new maps from Netweather.tv and WXCharts.

The warmth could be welcome for those venturing out to watch firework displays marking Guy Fawkes Night in gardens, villages, towns and cities across the country. Weather maps show top temperatures of around 17C around London and the south east of England at around 3pm on November 4, with the West Country, Midlands and the north of England also enjoying readings of around 15C.

However in Scotland, fireworks watchers may need to wrap up a little warmer, as outside of Glasgow and Edinburgh the temperatures will quickly drop into single figures overnight. The warm spell is expected to follow stormy weather hitting the country over this Halloween weekend.

A long-range Met Office forecast said the week beginning November 3 (next Monday) will bring "changeable" weather patterns to the UK, although some parts of the countr will see drier period and temperatures likely to be above average for this time of y ear.

It said: "The changeable and at times unsettled weather is likely to continue through early November, with low pressure dominating the UK.

"This means further showers or longer spells of rain at times. All parts could see some heavy rain, but it is likely that western areas will be wettest."

The Met Office forecast added "strong winds" are likel at times, with the west possibly seeing "severe gales".

However, it added: "Equally there should also be some, at least brief, drier or clearer interludes, these more prevalent further east, but perhaps becoming a little more widespread and long-lasting by the end of the period.

"With winds predominantly blowing from a westerly or southwesterly quadrant, above average temperatures are most likely, with a reduced incidence of overnight frost and fog, compared to normal, especially at first."