Sunseekers have rushed down to the seafront in Southsea as the temperatures were due to hit 26C.
The sunshine is set to continue through the rest of the week.
We sent The News’ photographers down to the seafront to get photos of people enjoying the summer weather.
Here are our best hot weather photos from today.
Can you spot yourself?
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Shannon Creamer, Sue and Adam Lockyer near the Band stand, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
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Amy Sanchez with her son, Theodoro 13 months and April 14 months with her mother Corrina Norris. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
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Sisters Josie and Jenny Lake skating outside D-Day story, Southsea. Picture: Habibur Rahman Photo: Habibur Rahman
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Tennis players Cressida Williams (55), Katy Bracher (56), Kate Gurl (49) and Nikki Scott (62) take a post-match rest on the seafront. Picture: Mike Cooter (150721) Photo: Mike Cooter