The weather until Sunday is set to be calm and settled, according to the meteorological office which detailed that the interior can on Thursday expect to hit 38C.

A cooler 32C is expected on the south coast while the northern and eastern coasts are set for 30C.

The temperature tonight will drop to about 23C inland and along the coasts.

Friday through to Saturday are not set for any major developments but Sunday is likely to record a slightly increase in the temperature – although remaining very close to the seasonal average.