MET OFFICE forecasters say the cold, wet and windy weather could be behind us as a ‘mini-heatwave’ is set to hit the UK later this week – but what’s the outlook in Berkshire?

Some parts of the country will be warmer than Rome this week as temperatures are set to peak at 19 °C.

The long-range weather forecast is also looking promising with “temperatures expected to be mild to very mild for most” between March 19 and 28.

However, enjoy it while it lasts as forecasters have warned that the wet and windy weather could return at the end of April.

While many people across the UK will be enjoying the sunshine this weekend will people in Berkshire be as lucky?

Here is the weather forecast for Berkshire:

According to the Met Office, some parts of Berkshire could see sunny skies and temperatures of 15 °C in some parts of the county.

The best of the weather will arrive at the weekend, when clear skies are forecast. 

Here is a detailed day-by-day weather forecast for this week:

Wednesday

Heavy rain changing to cloud by early evening.

Highs of 10 degrees and lows of 3 degrees.

90 per cent change of precipitation.

Thursday

Sunny throughout the day.

13 degrees and lows of 4 degrees.

3pm will feel the warmest.

Friday

Clear skies and sunshine.

Highs of 14 degrees. 

Saturday

Clear skies and sunshine.

Highs of 14 degrees.