WARM temperatures are set to return in a fortnights time after a period of cool and soggy weather.

Forecasters say the mercury could climb to “above-average temperatures” in North Hampshire after July 9, meaning residents could see glorious sunny days with highs above 21 degrees Celsius.

It comes after the summer solstice on Monday (June 21) – the longest day of the year – saw colder temperatures in parts of southern England than the winter solstice on December 21 last year.

It followed a weekend of downpours for many, with parts of the South East recording up to a month’s worth of rainfall in one day on Friday.

Here is what the Met office had to say.

Outlook for Sunday to Tuesday:

Often cloudy, but with spells of warm sunshine. Chance of showers spreading north from the English channel, perhaps thundery, which could align to give more some persistent rain at times.

Tuesday 29 June - Thursday 8 July

Unsettled in the south of the UK on Tuesday with persistent rain likely and thundery showers possible, accompanied by stronger winds.

Elsewhere, drier with long spells of sunshine and lighter winds.

Temperatures will be warm for most, though locally suppressed under the unsettled weather.

Confidence is then lower, although on balance a lot of fine and dry weather is most likely throughout.

However, there are signals for some brief unsettled periods with southern and eastern areas seeing showers, possibly heavy and thundery, and more prolonged rain in the northwest.

Temperatures are likely be above normal, with the potential for some very warm and humid days in the south.

Winds will likely be light to moderate throughout, with a westerly flow across northern areas, and an easterly flow across the south.

Friday 9 July - Friday 23 July

Although confidence remains low, in general settled conditions are likely, with a few brief unsettled spells possible.

Some northwestern areas will likely see brief spells rain and cloudy conditions at times, as well as a continued risk for periods of heavy rain or thunderstorms especially across the south.

Above-average temperatures continue to be well signalled, with the chance of some very warm or hot days to come.