SALISBURY is set to bask in 29C sunshine today as a mini hit wave sweeps across the UK.

According to the Met Office, temperatures will soar to 27C between 12pm and 1pm. 

The hottest hours, when highs of 29C are predicted, will be between 2pm and 4pm. 

The weather forecast states: "A dry and very hot day is on the cards with ample amounts of sunshine on offer.

"A few high clouds may develop later but not enough to impede the sunshine."

Here's the city's hour-by-hour forecast:

9am - 20C

10am - 23C

11am - 25C

12pm - 27C

1pm - 28C

2pm - 29C

3pm - 29C

4pm - 29C

5pm - 28C

6pm - 27C

7pm - 26C

8pm - 25C

9pm - 23C

10pm - 21C

11pm - 21C

12am - 20C