POLOKWANE – Keep the umbrella close and dig out the jersey, Polokwane. It is going to be a cooler, wetter week, with showers forecast on most days until Thursday.

Mixed conditions to start the week

Today (Monday) starts off pleasant enough, with a mix of cloud and sunshine, but it will be breezy and not as warm as of late. Expect a brief shower in the afternoon, with a 55% chance of rain. The mercury will range between 13°C and 24°C, and the north-easterly wind could reach 22km/h, so hold on to your hat.

Cool, wet days in the middle of the week

Tuesday is when the change really sets in. It will be a lot cooler, with a high of only 17°C and a low of 11°C. The morning will be breezy, with a shower here and there, before afternoon showers move in. There is a 78% chance of rain, so it is one to leave the washing off the line.

Wednesday will be the coolest day of the week, with a maximum of just 15°C and a minimum of 11°C. The sky will be heavily clouded over, with a brief shower or two in the afternoon and a 70% chance of rain.

Thursday looks like the wettest day, with rain and drizzle and an 88% chance of precipitation. About three hours of rain are expected, and temperatures will range between 9°C and 17°C.

Sunshine returns for the weekend

Then the sun makes a comeback. Friday brings a mix of cloud and sun, with a high of 20°C, a low of 9°C and only a 22% chance of rain.

The weekend starts on a high note. Saturday is expected to be partly sunny and pleasant, with a top temperature of 24°C, a low of 12°C and just a 1% chance of rain.

Storm clouds gather on Sunday

Sunday, however, may put a damper on any plans. It will be overcast, with a couple of showers in the morning and a thunderstorm in the afternoon. The temperature will range between 11°C and 21°C, with a 69% chance of rain.

Brighter outlook for next week

Next Monday looks brighter, with mostly sunny skies, a high of 23°C, a low of 9°C and a 25% chance of rain.