The September heatwave wasn't the last one of this year as another one is on its way, and this time in October.

The weekend is set to be unusually warm for October - with temperatures in the mid 20s and blazing sun.

Below is the tri-hourly forecast for the weekend:

Saturday:

7am: Clear at 15°

10am: Sunny at 18°

1pm: Sunny at 23°

4pm: Sunny at 23°

7pm: Clear at 19°

10pm: Clear at 17°

Sunday:

7am: Clear at 15°

10am: Sunny at 18°

1pm: Sunny at 22°

4pm: Sunny at 21°

7pm: Clear at 19°

10pm: Clear at 17°

Here is the forecast in full leading up to the weekend:

Monday night:

A cloudy and wet start to Monday night is likely for most before a clearance arrives from the west later in the night.

Strong gusty winds developing near coasts.

Minimum temperature 11 °C.

Tuesday:

Cloud and rain soon clearing eastwards then fresher and breezy through the afternoon with sunshine.

Chance of afternoon showers, then a fine evening is likely.

Temperatures closer to average.

Maximum temperature 19 °C.

Wednesday to Friday:

A lot of dry weather is likely this coming week with some brightness, but generally rather cloudy with light rain possible.

Brightest day probably Friday.

Temperatures remaining above average.