Sevilla’s famous April Feria is set to kick off with ‘early summer’ heat and highs of 34C

The arrival of the high pressure ridge will send temperatures soaring.

Next Monday, the traditional party will begin. Festivalgoers should pack lots of sunscreen as the temperature is expected to reach a scorching 34C.

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The first day of the festival – set for two weeks after the conclusion of Semana Santa, as per tradition – is set to be the hottest of all, thanks to the arrival of a warm front which meteorologists believe will push temperatures up across Spain over the coming days.

It is predicted that the heat will remain around 27C for the remainder of the week.

Weather is expected to be stable throughout the week, with some isolated thunderstorms.

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The Feria de Abril officially starts at midnight, Monday April 21, and continues for six days to the next Sunday.

The festival, which lasts a week in the capital city of Andalucia, is part of an old tradition dating back to 1846.

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