The seafront has been brimming with people as they bask in the sunshine following a ‘mini heatwave’.
Temperatures have been gradually increasing over the past few days with the Met Office confirming the weekend is due to benefit from further sunny spells.
The Met Office said: “Largely dry, sunny and very warm or locally hot on Thursday with light winds.”
Friday will be ‘generally fine and dry’ with some sunny and bright spells and a maximum temperature of 27 degrees.
The bank holiday weekend is due to become slightly ‘cooler compared to recent days’ but the weather is due to be ‘mainly fine and dry’ with sunny spells throughout. The Met Office has also said that there are chances of some thundery weather until Saturday night (April 3).
9. Glorious Portsmouth Weather
The people of Portsmouth are enjoying the sunshine as a mini heatwave hits. Picture: Sarah Standing (290425-5435) | Sarah Standing
10. Glorious Portsmouth Weather
Hot weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth Pictured: Jim Lawrence with his dog, Ted Picture: Jack Oliver | Jack Oliver
11. Glorious Portsmouth Weather
The people of Portsmouth are enjoying the sunshine as a mini heatwave hits. Picture: Sarah Standing (290425-5435) | Sarah Standing
12. Glorious Portsmouth Weather
Hot weather pictures in Southsea, Portsmouth. Pictured:Heather and Brian Gordon enjoying the weather at Canoe Lake Picture: Habibur Rahman | Habibur Rahman

