Sturminster Newton (Dorset) weather

Headline:

Showery outbreaks of rain. Drier and brighter on Sunday.

Today:

Rather cloudy at times across southern coasts with some further showery rain towards Cornwall and later into Devon. Largely dry with sunny spells elsewhere, and feeling warm. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Tonight:

Rather cloudy overnight with showery outbreaks of rain slowly edging southwards during the night. Rather breezy in places, particularly near coasts. Minimum temperature 6 °C.

Sunday:

Any remaining outbreaks of rain clearing the south coast early Sunday. Otherwise a largely dry and bright day with sunny spells developing. Feeling pleasant in the sunshine. Maximum temperature 18 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Unsettled and cool next week, with rain or showers affecting much of the country. Some spells of sunshine in the mix too, but feeling chilly, with a risk of frost.

Changeable and at times rather unsettled conditions look to dominate through the middle part of May, with low pressure often close by. This means periods of rain or showers, some of which could be heavy, for many places, though some drier interludes are also expected. For the most part, temperatures are likely to be close to or perhaps a little below normal, with winds often blowing from a northwesterly quadrant. By the end of this period, pressure may increase towards the southwest, which could bring more in the way of dry weather here.

Compared to earlier in the month, patterns which bring more settled weather are more likely to dominate towards the end of May. Whilst further rain and showers are possible at times, there is likely to be longer spells of fine and dry weather. Temperatures are most likely to recover close to average, perhaps becoming warm at times. Into June, more mixed conditions are likely with spells of rain and showers, but also some drier weather at times.