SPRING sunshine is expected across Brighton and Hove this weekend, the Met Office has said.

After weeks of chilly and unsettled weather, many can look forward to plenty of “blue sky and a hint of spring warmth” in the coming days, although some rain is expected too, according to meteorologist Alex Deakin.

At the end of the week, a high pressure system moving in means it “should feel very pleasant on Friday and into the weekend,” he said.

Temperatures are expected to be in the teens this week and could reach 17C in the southeast on Friday.

“That high pressure looks likely to bring most of us a fine day on Friday and the high could continue to bring us fine weather into the weekend,” Mr Deakin said.

“With high pressure sitting right across the UK, that means generally fine and sunny conditions”.

However, it could be breezy in some areas, particularly in the north west where some showery rain is also possible.

Wednesday could bring some heavy showers in places.

The rain is set to clear for many by Thursday, when a drier and warmer trend is set to kick off that could last for the rest of the month.

The Met Office said “temperatures are expected to be mild to very mild for most” while the “sunniest weather is expected to be in the south and east”.

This is the Met Office weather forecast for Brighton and Hove from Wednesday to Monday, March 21:

Wednesday: Cloudy with intermittent rain and drizzle for most of the day, turning heavy at times before eventually clearing eastwards overnight. Perhaps brighter in the far south east. Maximum temperature 13 °C.

Saturday: Dry with sunny spells. Light winds on Thursday and Friday, turning breezier Saturday. Cold nights, but feeling mild by day.

Saturday to Monday 28 Mar: Some isolated mist and fog patches to start on Saturday, but these should clear through the morning making way for a dry day with plenty of sunshine. Breezy especially around some coastal areas, temperatures expected to be mild for most after a rather chilly start to the day.

Temperatures expected to be mild to very mild for most, The sunniest weather is expected to be in the south and east, but there is a risk of overnight frost and fog too.