With the schools set to open after a one-week break, learners are advised to take umbrellas to school on Wednesday due to expected rainfall.

This is the weather forecast for Middelburg this week, according to AccuWeather.

Monday: Minimum 13°C, maximum 27°C.
Pleasant with a blend of sun and clouds, wind 11km/h and 25% precipitation.

Tuesday: Minimum 14°C, maximum 24°C.
Pleasant with partial sunshine, wind 13km/h and 25% precipitation.

Wednesday: Minimum 10°C, maximum 25°C.
More clouds than sun with a brief shower or two in the morning, and then it will become breezy, with a wind of 15km/h and 70% precipitation.

Thursday: Minimum 11°C, maximum 26°C.
Pleasant with plenty of sun, 7km/h and 1% precipitation.

Friday: Minimum 10°C, maximum 23°C.
Partly sunny and pleasant, with a wind of 7km/h and 2% precipitation.

• Data collected between 10:30–11:00 (April 7).
• This forecast is subject to change.