Met Office issues Darlington weather forecast for the week

From Monday, residents can expect mostly cloudy skies with a few brighter intervals.

It should stay largely dry through daylight hours, with only a small risk of a light shower later in the day.

Daytime temperatures are forecast to reach around 9–11C, falling to between 6C and 8C overnight, though it will feel cooler in a fresh south-westerly wind.

Tuesday is likely to remain overcast, with thicker cloud at times bringing patches of light rain or drizzle.

There will be some drier interludes, but the day is expected to feel quite blustery as strong south-westerly winds bring locally gusty conditions.

Temperatures should again sit near 9–11C during the day, holding up at 7–9C overnight.

On Wednesday, conditions look more unsettled, with cloudy skies and outbreaks of rain or showers moving through, some of which could be heavy for a time.

Brief brighter intervals are possible between showers.

Daytime temperatures are expected to hover around 9–11C, before dipping to about 5–7C overnight as slightly cooler air moves in.

Winds will stay breezy from the west or south-west, easing a little later.

Thursday is set to bring a mix of cloud, some brighter spells, and scattered showers.

Many places should see several dry hours, but the showery nature of the day means the odd downpour cannot be ruled out.

Temperatures are likely to be a touch lower, with highs of 8–10C and overnight lows of 3–5C, giving a cooler feel, especially under any clearer skies.

Winds from the west or north-west will generally be moderate, occasionally fresh.

By Friday, cloud is expected to thicken again with further spells of light to moderate rain at times, interspersed with drier but still mostly cloudy periods.

Daytime temperatures should remain around 8–10C, with nights again near 3–5C.

A west or south-westerly breeze is forecast, mostly moderate but at times fresh, keeping things feeling on the cool side despite relatively mild readings for the time of year.