Brits are set to enjoy a proper taste of spring on Mother's Day with temperatures soaring higher than in Ibiza, as the UK is predicted to hit highs of 23C within days.

Basking in the sunshine, Britons witnessed a partial solar eclipse on Saturday morning as another warm weekend got underway, with enthusiasts across the nation capturing the celestial spectacle on camera. The thermometers are poised to gradually climb, with early week temperatures reaching a pleasant 17-19C, and then ramping up to scorching highs of 20-23C by Thursday and Friday.

This unexpected heatwave means that parts of Britain will be outshining Ibiza on the thermometer, where highs are expected to plateau at a mere 16C next week. The southeast of England is forecast to bask in the most sizzling conditions, while south-west Scotland, the West Midlands, and north-west England will not be far behind later in the week.

This delightful surge in warmth follows swiftly after an erratic spell of weather last Friday and Saturday, which the Met Office quipped as "in typical spring fashion". However, alongside the daytime bliss, the clear night skies could lead to some chillingly brisk evenings and potential frost in certain areas, reminding us that spring can still deliver a bite.

Met Office meteorologist Honor Criswick has warned Brits to brace for a "short-lived spell of unsettled weather" this weekend before high pressure takes over next week, the Mirror reports.

She said: "We are going to see a short-lived spell of unsettled weather this weekend before we transition back towards a blocked weather pattern as high pressure builds on Sunday and dominates our weather through much of next week. While daytime temperatures will be warm next week, nights will still be chilly and there is still a chance we could see some rural overnight frosts under the clear skies."

The Met Office predicts a warming trend at the start of April, but warns that more unsettled conditions could creep in. The forecast for April 1 to April 10 reads: "From the start of April, settled weather is expected to cover much of the UK. Most places are expected to be dry with clear or sunny spells and light winds.

"Inland areas will see a general day on day warming next week. It will probably remain slightly cooler near coastal areas, with an additional risk of mist or sea fog affecting parts of the east coast.

"There is a chance for more unsettled and perhaps cooler weather for a time. However the main signal is for dry and fine weather across the country during this period. Temperatures will likely be around or above normal and feeling warm during the day, and some cold nights are still possible when skies are clear."