Maidstone (Kent) weather

Headline:

Dry and bright at first. Cloudier with some rain later.

Today:

A dry start with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells. Cloud increasing from the west in the afternoon, with some outbreaks of rain, especially in southern areas. Feeling warm and humid. Windy, gradually easing later. Maximum temperature 24 °C.

Tonight:

Cloud and patchy light rain and drizzle will slowly clear away from southern areas. Becoming dry with variable amounts of cloud and clear spells developing. Warm and muggy. Light winds. Minimum temperature 13 °C.

Sunday:

Sunday will be fine and dry with variable amounts of cloud and bright or sunny spells. Feeling warm in the sunshine, with light winds. Maximum temperature 21 °C.

Outlook for Monday to Wednesday:

Monday will be fine with variable cloud and bright or sunny spells. Feeling warmer with light winds. Dry with warm sunny spells Tuesday. Cloudier on Wednesday. Some cool nights.

A changeable period is expected, with Atlantic weather systems bringing spells of rain, showers and occasional strong winds. The wettest and windiest conditions are most likely across northern and western areas, although stronger winds may at times extend more widely. Between these unsettled spells, periods of drier and more settled weather are likely, especially in the south and east, where they may last for a few days. Accompanying these may be some overnight fog and frost. Temperatures are expected to be slightly above average overall.

Changeable and occasionally unsettled weather is likely to become more frequent through October, with spells of rain and stronger winds increasingly likely to move in from the Atlantic. Between these periods, some drier and brighter interludes are also expected. As is often the case for October, deeper areas of low pressure may occasionally bring spells of very strong winds. Temperatures are expected to remain slightly above average overall, although brief cooler interludes are possible.