New weather maps appear to show when summer temperatures will end for most Britons with parts of the UK experiencing lows of 5C even at midday.

According to predictions from WXCharts, the mercury is likely to plummet around Tuesday, September 3 with much of the south east and south west seeing readings around 13 to 14C.

Heading further north and Birmingham, Leeds, Manchester and Belfast look likely to see even at noon the temperatures not far above 10C, and into Scotland it could get as low as 5C in the Highlands and just 8C or 9C in Glasgow and Edinburgh.

The autumnal feel might leave many Brits thinking summer hadn't really started but it will come as a welcome relief to many who find higher temperatures uncomfortable.

According to the Met Office, September "temperatures will gradually revert to being cooler" after a mild end of August.

In a statement they said: "During the first week of September, a good deal of dry and settled weather is likely across the country. Some rain is possible at times, but for many areas conditions will probably be drier than average.

"By the second week of September confidence for this settled weather continuing decreases. Instead, it is more likely that there will be a return to a mixture of weather types, with spells of wet weather interspersed with drier periods.

"After a possibly warm start to September, temperatures will gradually revert to being be cooler in the northwest, and warm to average in the southeast."

According to the Met Office when cold weather strikes it is "important to keep warm in winter both inside and outdoors. Keeping warm can help to prevent colds, flu and more serious health problems".

They add: "Eating regularly helps keep you warm so try to have at least one hot meal a day along with regular hot drinks.

"Keep your house warm and your bedroom window closed especially on cold winter nights, as breathing cold air can be bad for your health as it increases the risk of chest infections.

"With many of us having to spend more time at home it can make it harder to keep active. It’s important to continue to do what you can to stay active as this can help with both your physical and mental health."

Today:

Largely dry across southern and central areas with spells of hazy sunshine. Elsewhere, rain spreading into Scotland, Northern Ireland and parts of north Wales and northwest England, becoming heavy and persistent over hills. Windy in the north, with coastal gales.

Tonight:

Further rain across the north, again heavy and persistent over hills. Drier towards the south, but rain reaching southwest England and south Wales later. Windy in the north and west.

Thursday:

Rain moving eastwards throughout the day, with sunny spells and blustery showers following across the north and west. Rather cool for many, with strong winds easing through the afternoon.

Outlook for Friday to Sunday:

Remaining unsettled with wind and rain clearing to showers on Friday. Potentially wet in southeast on Saturday, with showers elsewhere. Showers continuing in north on Sunday, but drier further sout