Here comes the sun: Weather this weekend in Bournemouth

August has been arguably disappointing and meek, with overcast days and rain throughout the month. 

As the summer draws to a close Mother Nature has finally started to smile on us all with highs of 22C forecast this weekend.

Although Saturday will start off overcast and a little rainy, the cloud will lift by mid-afternoon and the sun will peek through. 

The weather will consistently improve throughout the weekend with sunshine on Sunday and highs of 22C.

As we enter next week, forecasters are predicting wall to wall sunshine so it could finally be time to stock up on the sun screen. 

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For the rest of today, Friday, August 20, the weather will be staying overcast though it should stay dry with no rain predicted. 

Different day same weather, plenty of cloud, some early drizzle leading into a most cloudy afternoon with just a few sunny spells. Max temps again 19-21C. August’s snoozefest continues. @DorsetSnow @portlandukwx @Bournemouthecho

— Bournemouth & Poole Weather (@BournemouthWea1) August 20, 2021

Here's the Met Office forecast, obviously this may be subject to change:

Saturday, August 21

7am – cloudy, chance of rain 18c

10am – cloudy, chance of rain 18c

1pm – sunny intervals and rain, 18c

4pm – cloudy and dry, 18c

7pm – cloudy, 18c

10pm – cloudy, 17c

Sunday, August 22

7am – overcast, 15c

10am – sunny intervals, 18c

1pm – cloudy, 20c

4pm – sunny intervals, 21c

7pm – sunshine, 20c

10pm – clear, 17c

What are your plans this weekend? Let us know in the comments.