THE UK is set to see a huge temperature swing in the coming days with the Met Office predicting highs of 22C.
But it is bad news for most Scots – who have been experiencing chillier conditions as the autumn season gets underway.
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The mercury is set to rise south of the border with Brits enjoying a 10C bump.
By Wednesday, eastern England including the south east, could see temperatures rise to 20C, say the weather service.
And in London, Cambridgeshire, and other locations down south, conditions are predicted to exceed that – hitting at least 22C.
But in Scotland, only certain parts will benefit from the predicted Indian summer – and temperatures will be much cooler than down south.
A weather map from WXCharts shows the mercury could rise to 16C in the Scottish borders.
In Glasgow, it is set to be slightly cooler at 14C or 15C.
Edinburgh will see highs of 13C or 14C.
In its long-range weather forecast for October 17 to October 26, the Met Office says a “drier and brighter interlude is probable”.
It adds: “Most of the rain, showers and strong winds are likely to be in the northwest with southeastern areas often dry and bright.
“Temperatures will be above average and probably feeling warm in the brighter spells.
“Later in October, there is a chance of more settled conditions developing, but with temperatures falling closer to average and some overnight frost and fog.”
The Met Office Meteorological Glossary first published in 1916, defines it as “a warm, calm spell of weather occurring in autumn, especially in October and November”.
Bookmaker Coral cut the odds to 2-1 (from 4-1) on this month being the hottest October on record.
BBC weather presenter Calum MacColl explained: “On Monday, there will be a build of pressure which should bring mostly dry conditions.
“Once we clear any fog patches, there will be variable clouds and some sunny spells.
“Blustery southwest winds in parts of the northwest may give some rain at times.
“Temperatures will be up a notch, around 11 to 12 degrees celsius.”
It comes after the BBC host wowed audiences at home by bursting into song.
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The impromptu performance took place on Reporting Scotland.
The host was awarded a gold medal for Gaelic singing in 2021 and revealed his hidden talent on air.
