Changeable weather across UK forecast after unusually warm, dry spell

Sun and showers will alternate this week and temperatures will return to the seasonal average

Pack an umbrella, sunglasses and a warm coat is the message from forecasters who have said the weather is expected to be changeable this week with rain continuing across the UK after the previous dry spell.

Much of the country will have alternating sunny spells and showers over the next few days and temperatures will be within the seasonal average of 14C (57F) to 18C (64F).