Temperatures could reach a high of 22C this bank holiday weekend with fine, dry weather predicted to last into next week.
Met Office Chief Forecaster, Paul Gundersen, said: “The current position of the high-pressure means we will see a westerly air flow over the UK, a cooler direction than if air was being brought up from the south, and areas such as Spain or Africa.
"Therefore, we are not likely to reach heatwave conditions, but temperatures will still be warm reaching the low 20s for many, particularly in the South West and southern Wales.”
In Oxfordshire today the forecast is dry with sunny spells for most.
Tomorrow will be dry and staying fine with plenty of sunshine and a maximum temperature 22 °C.
The outlook for Sunday to Tuesday is dry with patchy cloud on Sunday and Monday but some sunshine likely.
It will stay dry Tuesday but there is a risk of thicker cloud later.
Met Office Deputy Chief Forecaster, Steven Keates, said: “Next week is half term week for much of the country and there is as strong signal the high-pressure will continue to dominate our weather.
"It’s exact position over the UK will dictate the temperature, wind direction and weather patterns, however, indications are that the dry, bright weather is likely to continue for most with little in the way of rain throughout next week.”
However, travel groups are warning of a busy time on the roads.
RAC spokesman Rod Dennis said: “We fully expect families to make the most of the largely fine weather over the coming days which is we’re forecasting the busiest late May bank holiday since before the pandemic.
"Into next week and half term for many parts of the UK, day trips will also be a big feature with popular routes to the coasts and countryside becoming busy. Getting away early in the morning or delaying trips until the evening are the best way to avoid the inevitable delays.
“No-one wants a breakdown to get in the way of them and time with family and friends, yet so many of the jobs our patrols will go out to are completely avoidable if drivers complete a few checks before they get out onto the open road.
"Ensuring oil and coolant levels are where they should be is a must, as is checking tyres are free of damage and are properly inflated.”
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