Edinburgh weather: Will a heatwave hit the Capital this week?

Spain, France and Southern England are bracing for a heatwave – but will Edinburgh locals see sun this week?
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While temperatures are expected to reach 30C in London this week, the Capital will not feel the same heat this week.

It will be warm but cloudy, and temperatures are not expected to exceed 22C. Hayfever sufferers should stock up on medicine, as the pollen count will be high for most of the week.

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According to the Met Office forecast, Wednesday will be cloudy, with a high of 19C and a low of 13C.

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Thursday will also be cloudy but dry, while temperatures are expected to reach 20C and drop to 14C.

Friday is set to be the warmest day of the week, with a high of 22C and a low of 11C. It is forecast to be cloudy, with sunny intervals in the afternoon.

Saturday will be cloudy, but there will be moments of sun in the evening, at around 7pm. Temperatures are set to reach a high of 16C and a low of 10C.

Edinburgh will see sunny weather first thing on Sunday, however, this will change to cloudy in the late morning. The Met Office forecast predicts a high of 17C and a low of 10C.

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