Frost will bring a "seasonal feel" to the UK during the festive period, but those dreaming of a truly white Christmas will be disappointed, the Met Office has said.
Temperatures across most of the country will stay in mid-single figures on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, but no snow is expected to settle.
The Met Office said despite a wet start to the week, temperatures would begin to drop, and hats, coats and scarves would be needed for any household winter walks.
Tom Morgan, meteorologist at the Met Office, said the mercury could drop to -3C in parts of England and Wales on Christmas Eve morning.
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