Thursday will be hot and sunny, with mist and low clouds overnight.

Winds during the day will be a southwest to northwest gentle to moderate breeze of 3 to 4 Beaufort, turning to a fresh breeze of 5 Beaufort in the afternoon, over slight to moderate seas.

Temperatures will reach 38C inland, 34C along the coast and 28C in the highest mountains.

Thursday evening will be clear, with mist and low clouds towards dawn.

Winds will be a northwest to northeast gentle breeze of 3 Beaufort, over smooth to slight seas.

Temperatures will drop to 24C inland, 22C along the coast and 17C in the highest mountains.

Friday through Sunday will be fine with clouds in some areas and mist in the early hours of the morning.

Temperatures are expected to rise on Friday and remain above the seasonal average until Sunday, when it will drop slightly.